WHAT DIMEKS AND WHAT IT IS USED
Dimex syrup is combined with medicinal product expressed antitussive. It is used for alleviating the irritating and spasmodic cough in inflammatory airways diseases.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE DIMEKS
This medicine may not be suitable for some patients. Carefully read section 2 "Before you take Dimex" and if you have any doubts about its application, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take Dimex
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances or to any of the ingredients of Dimex;
• acute asthma attacks;
• in increased intraocular pressure;
• If you have an enlarged prostate;
• if you have narrowing of the urethra;
• in stenosing peptic ulcer (causes narrowing of the outlet of the stomach);
• In severe kidney and liver disorders;
• in metabolic alkalosis (occurs in loss of chlorides) .Ne use this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding! Do not use the drug in children under 6 years of age!
Take special care with Dimex
• If you have asthma;
• If you are over 65 years old. For adult patients, the drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness, hypotension (low blood pressure);
• Observe the exact dosage for young children;
• Do not exceed the dose listed in this leaflet, because in susceptible individuals and children antihistamines (allergy) products can cause agitation, hallucinations, seizures.
Taking other medicines
Please consult your pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken:
• drugs to treat depression;
• hypnotics;
• medicines remove the tension soothing.
Taking Dimex with food and drink
Must not consume alcohol during treatment with the product.
Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. Dimex not apply if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
Dimex syrup can cause drowsiness and incoordination. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or perform activities requiring alertness until they disappear.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Dimex
This medicinal product contains 7.68 vol.% Ethanol (alcohol), ie 312 mg (0.384 ml) in 5 ml of syrup, equivalent to 7.8 ml 3.2 ml beer or wine.
Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. Be taken into account in pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy.
Dimex contains sucrose. If the doctor tells you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. HOW TO TAKE DIMEKS
Always take Dimex syrup exactly as described in this leaflet. If you are not sure, ask your pharmacist. The syrup is taken orally.
Adults and children over 14 years: 5-10 ml 3-4 times daily;
Children 9 to 14 years: 5 ml 3-4 times daily;
Children from 6 to 8 years: 2.5 to 5 ml 3-4 times a day.
The syrup is not recommended for children under 6 years!
If you take more dose Dimex
If you take a dose larger than prescribed, you may experience dizziness, drowsiness, impaired coordination, restlessness, irritability, flushing, gastrointestinal disorders. If you take a dose larger than prescribed, contact your doctor or nearest hospital.
If you forget to take Dimex
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for sled¬vashtata happened dose, take it as usual, as propus¬nete dose you forgot. Do not take a double dose to make up. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Dimex can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using the drug immediately and contact a doctor or hospital if you feel or notice allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face and tongue. If you experience abnormal heart rhythm, difficulty in urination or urinary retention, and in young children notice nervousness and irritability, stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.
Dimex can cause, although rarely, and other side effects - general weakness, fatigue, decreased attention, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, impaired coordination, restlessness, insomnia, low-ing blood pressure, dry nose, mouth and throat, nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, transient visual disturbances, tinnitus, increased sensitivity to light.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO STORE DIMEKS
Store in the original container at a temperature below 25 ° C.
Keep out of reach of children. The syrup can be used within 1 month of opening the bottle.
Dimex not use after the expiry date stated on the packaging.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Dimex
• The active substances are difenhidraminov hydrochloride and ammonium chloride.
In 5 ml of syrup contains 9.96 mg difenhidraminov hydrochloride and 99.6 mg of ammonium chloride.
• The other ingredients are: ethanol 96% sucrose, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, levomenthol, sodium citrate.2H2O, citric acid monohydrate, glycerol, liquid flavor "Raspberry", purified water.