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Boots Catarrh Pastilles
(Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Pumilio Pine Oil)
relieves catarrh, coughs and colds
45 g
Read all of this carton for full instructions.
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains menthol, eucalyptus and pumilio oils, which relieve chesty coughs and have antiseptic properties. It can be used to relieve the symptoms of congestion caused by catarrh, coughs and colds.
Before you take this medicine
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains glucose and sucrose)
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Information about some of the ingredients: Each pastille contains a total of 0.8 g of glucose and sucrose. This should be taken into account by people with diabetes. The colour E122 in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
How to take this medicine
Check the inner bag is not broken before use. If it is, do not use the pastilles.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: Suck one pastille when you need to.
Don’t take more than 20 pastilles in 24 hours.
Suck each pastille slowly until it dissolves.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended.
If symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.
If you take too many pastilles: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor straight away.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the pastilles. See a doctor at once:
Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
Active ingredients
Each pastille contains Eucalyptus Oil 0.02% v/w, Menthol 0.8% w/w, Pumilio Pine Oil 0.6% v/w.
Also contains: modified starch, sucrose, glucose syrup, marshmallow liquid extract, vegetable oil, beeswax, water, thymol, carmoisine (E122).
PL 00094/0009
Text prepared 8/09
Manufactured for
The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
by The Marketing Authorisation holder
Ernest Jackson and Co
Crediton Devon
EX17 3AP
If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.
Boots Catarrh Pastilles
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