What are NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children and when are they used?

NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops relieve the cough and dry cough associated with colds.

With a doctor's prescription, NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops can also be used to treat acute coughing fits of various origins.

In children from 2 months and up to 2 years, NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops may only be used as prescribed by a doctor.

Due to their low active ingredient content, they are not suitable for children over the age of 12.

What should be considered?

The drops are sweetened with saccharin and sorbitol and can be given to diabetic children.

When must NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children not be taken?

You must not use NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children,

• if your child is allergic to butamirate citrate (active ingredient) or any of the excipients,
• if your child has fructose intolerance, a (rare) congenital condition in which the affected person does not break down fructose can. NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children contain sorbitol, a sugar that forms fructose during digestion.

When should caution be taken when taking NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children?

In children from 2 months and up to 2 years, NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops may only be used with a doctor's prescription.

If there is no improvement within 7 days, or if the symptoms worsen and/or are accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache, a doctor must be consulted.

If your child's cough is productive; if it is associated with a lot of mucus production, you should consult your doctor before administering the drops. The inhibition of the cough reflex by NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops promotes a build-up of secretion in the bronchi, which increases the risk of an infection of the respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia) and can also lead to a dangerous spasm of the bronchi (bronchospasm). You should therefore refrain from administering cough-relieving medicines that liquefy the secretions of the bronchi (expectorants and mucolytics) at the same time as NeoCitran Hustenstiller Kinder drops.

Information on the excipients

Sorbitol: NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops contain sorbitol (284 mg/ml). Sorbitol is a source of fructose (see "When must NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops not be used?"). If the doctor has told you that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before giving your child this medicine. Sorbitol can cause gastrointestinal problems and can have a mild laxative effect.

Ethanol: NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops contain small amounts of alcohol (2.81 mg/ml).

Sodium: NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops contain less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, i. they are almost «sodium-free».

This medicine can impair your ability to react! While your child is taking NeoCitran cough suppressant, they should avoid riding a bike in traffic.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if your child

• suffers from other illnesses,
• has allergies or
• uses other medicines (also self-bought!)!

Can NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children are not suitable for treating coughs in adults. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and you accidentally take this medicine, you should inform your doctor as a precaution.

How do you use NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children?

NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children may only be given to children from 2 months and up to 2 years of age if prescribed by a doctor.

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Children from 2 months to 1 year: 10 drops 4 times a day.

Children from 1 to 3 years: 15 drops 4 times a day.

Children from 3 years: 25 drops 4 times a day.

The drops should be taken before meals if possible.

To relieve symptoms, the lowest effective dose should always be used for the shortest possible time.

If the cough lasts longer than 7 days, a doctor must be consulted.

If your child has taken too much NeoCitran cough suppressant, tell your doctor immediately. An overdose of NeoCitran cough suppressant children's drops can cause the following symptoms: drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, impaired balance and low blood pressure.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children have?

The following side effects can occur when taking NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children:

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000)

Nausea, diarrhea or dizziness and sleepiness.

Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)

Rash.

If you notice side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage Instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C).

Keep out of the reach of children.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children contain?

Active ingredient

contains 1 ml (= 22 drops). 5 mg butamirate citrate.

Excipients

Glycerol, sorbitol (E 420), sodium saccharin, ethanol, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), benzoic acid (E 210), vanillin, purified water.

Approval number

31214 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get NeoCitran cough suppressant drops for children? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Pack of 20 ml.

Authorization holder

GSK Consumer Healthcare Schweiz AG, Risch.

This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in August 2019.