Dimetapp Infant Drops & Colour-free Infant Drops

1 Dimetapp Infant Drops & colour free Infant DROPS1 Dimetapp INFANTDROPS & COLOURFREE Infant DROPSC onsumer Medicine InformationWhat is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some commonquestions about Dimetapp InfantDrops & Dimetapp colour FreeInfant Drops . It does not contain allthe available does not take the place of talkingto your doctor or this leaflet with the may need to read it Dimetapp InfantDrops & DimetappColour free InfantDrops are used forDimetapp Infant Drops & DimetappColour free Infant Drops have beendeveloped specifically for adults there are other Dimetapppreparations, which can be Infant Drops & DimetappColour free Infant Dropstemporarily relieve some of thesymptoms of the common cold andallergies like hayfever.

2 DimetappInfant Drops & Dimetapp ColourFree Infant Drops can be used for thetemporary relief of blocked nose orsinuses, runny nose associated withcommon colds, itchy watery eyes andsneezing associated with allergieslike Hydrochloride is anasal decongestant, which assists indrying a running nose or reducingsinus and nasal Maleate is anantihistamine, which reduces theallergic response, thereby providingrelief of itchy watery eyes you useDimetapp Infant Drops & Dimetapp ColourFree Infant DropsBefore you start to use itTell your doctor or pharmacist if:1. Your child has any allergies to:* any other medicines* any other substances, such asfoods, preservatives or dyes, oringredients listed at the end ofthis Your child has or has had anymedical conditions, especiallythe following:* treatment for thyroid conditions* treatment for depression* diabetes* difficulty in breathing* high blood pressure or heartproblems* persistent cough*asthma* glaucoma* difficulty in passing urine3.

3 Your child is scheduled forsurgeryIf you forget to use itIf it is almost time for your child'snext dose, skip the dose you missedand give the next dose when youare meant to. Otherwise, use it assoon as you remember and then goback to using Dimetapp InfantDrops or Dimetapp colour FreeInfant Drops as you not use a double dose to makeup for the dose that you you use too much(overdose)Immediately telephone your doctoror Poisons Information Centre(telephone 13 11 26) or go tocasualty at your nearest hospital, ifyou think that you or anyone elsemay have used too much DimetappInfant Drops or Dimetapp ColourFree Infant Drops . Do this even ifthere are no signs of discomfort orpoisoning.

4 Keep telephonenumbers of these Infant Drops & colour free Infant DROPS2 While you are usingDimetapp Infant Dropsor Dimetapp ColourFree Infant DropsThings you must doIf anyone in the family becomespregnant and happens to useDimetapp Infant Drops orDimetapp colour free InfantDrops, tell your doctor orpharmacist your child is about to be startedon any new medicine tell yourdoctor, dentist or pharmacist thatyou are using Dimetapp InfantDrops or Dimetapp colour FreeInfant to be careful ofIf adults happen to use DimetappInfant Drops or Dimetapp ColourFree Infant Drops be carefuldriving or operating machineryuntil you know how the medicationaffects EffectsTell your doctor or pharmacist assoon as possible if your child doesnot feel well whilst using DimetappInfant Drops or Dimetapp ColourFree Infant Infant Drops & DimetappColour free Infant Drops may haveunwanted side effects in a fewchildren.

5 All medicines can haveside effects. Ask for the advice ofyour doctor or pharmacist if youhave any concerns about the effectsof using this your doctor or pharmacist ifyou notice any of the following sideeffects:* nausea (feeling sick),* skin rash which may be itchy* weariness*drowsiness* dilated pupils of the eye* high or low blood pressure* irritability or excitement* giddiness* dryness of the mouthSome children may experience otherside effects while using DimetappInfant Drops or Dimetapp ColourFree Infant not be alarmed by this list ofpossible side effects. Your child maynot experience any of other medicinesTell your doctor or pharmacist ifyou are giving any other medicinesto your child, including any thatyou buy without a prescriptionfrom your pharmacy, supermarketor health food shop.

6 In particular,you should tell your doctor orpharmacist if you are using:* any medicine which containsantihistamines* nasal decongestants from othercough, cold or allergy products* medicine used to treat depression* medicines used to treat highblood pressureYour doctor and pharmacist havemore information on medicines to becareful with or avoid whilst usingDimetapp Infant Drops or DimetappColour free Infant to use DimetappInfant Drops & Dimetapp colour FreeInfant DropsHow much to useAdminister by mouth mL perkilogram of body weight per doseevery 6 to 8 hours. For a 5 kginfant this is infants between 1 and 6months the dosage shown belowshould be used only on yourdoctor's months: to mL6-8 months: to mL6-8 not administer to childrenunder 2 years of age without advicefrom your doctor or months: to mL6-8 to 2 years: to mL6-8 older children of averageweight recommended dosage is:2 to 4 years: to mL6-8 to 6 years: to mL6-8 UseDimetapp Infant Drops & Dimetapp colour free InfantDrops should not be used inpremature babies and those lessthan one month old.

7 Do not exceedrecommended rinse the dropper well withhot water after use beforereturning it to the cartonAfter using DimetappInfant Drops & Dimetapp colour FreeInfant DropsStorageKeep Dimetapp Infant Drops & Dimetapp colour free InfantDrops in a cool dry place where thetemperature stays below 25degrees not leave it in the car or onwindow and dampness can destroy it where children cannotreach Infant Drops & colour free Infant DROPS3 DisposalAfter the expiry date has passed,any unused Dimetapp Infant Dropsor Dimetapp colour free InfantDrops should be returned to yourpharmacist so that it can bedisposed of descriptionWhat it looks likeDimetapp Infant Drops is a clearpurple-coloured liquid & DimetappColour free Infant is a clear,colourless Infant Drops orDimetapp colour free InfantDrops is a combination of thefollowing medicines per 1mL:Brompheniramine Maleate - Hydrochloride - Infant Drops orDimetapp colour free InfantDrops also contain SaccharinSodium, Sodium Benzoate,Ethanol, Citric Acid - Anhydrous,Sorbitol and Water-purified.

8 Bothproducts are Sugar- free (containsSorbitol).Only Dimetapp Infant Dropscontains additionally Brilliant BlueFCF CI42090, Amaranth CI16185and Flavour (Grape)SupplierWyeth Consumer Healthcare Pty Ltd17-19 Solent CircuitBaulkham Hills NSW 2153 AustraliaTelephone: 02 8858 6100 Dimetapp Infant Drops - AUST R59768 Dimetapp colour free Infant Drops -AUST R 59769 Preparation date: 9 January 2003