Active substance in 1 ml of syrup: Sulfagaicol 60.4 mg
• Other ingredients: sucrose, ethanol, orange-flavored caramel color, purified water. Sirakol syrup is available in dark glass bottles of 140 ml accompanied by a scoop of 5 ml.
1. WHAT SIRAKOL AND WHAT IT IS USED
Sirakol syrup liquefy bronchial secretions in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the airways and helps its removal when coughing. In large doses causes a decrease in bronchial secretions (if increased) and act a drying of the bronchial mucosa. The product has a slight anti-inflammatory effect.
application:
Sirakol applies for short-term treatment, in both acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system for liquefying secretion and facilitate its coughing.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SIRAKOL
Sirakol not apply to:
• Allergy to the active substance or any of the excipients of the product;
• coughing up blood;
• Existing or threatening pulmonary edema.
In the application of this product, please note the following:
It should be used with caution in patients with gastric ulcer and / or duodenal. It is possible to influence certain laboratory tests.
Application of Sirakol and intake of foods and drinks:
No evidence of the need for special diets or restrictions on certain types of foods and beverages during treatment with this product.
pregnancy
Before intake of any medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Not for use during pregnancy.
breastfeeding
Before intake of any medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Not recommended implementation of Sirakol syrup during breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
Sirakol can cause dizziness and somnolence, therefore caution is required when used by patients who need to drive or operate machinery. To account the presence in its composition of ethyl alcohol.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Sirakol:
The finished product contains ethanol. Each unit dose (5 ml) contains up to 0.28 g alcohol, so may be dangerous for those suffering from liver disease, alcoholism, epilepsy, brain injury or disease as well as pregnant women and children. May change or enhance the effects of other medicines.
Sirakol syrup contains 70.7 g sucrose. When taken according to dosage recommendations, each unit dose (5 ml) to procure 2.5 g sucrose. This makes it unsuitable for use in diabetics. It should be given the possibility of deterioration of patients with hereditary fructose intolerance or glucose / galactose syndrome.
Taking other medicines:
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even if they have not been prescribed by your doctor. Sirakol may be administered simultaneously with antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents, antipyretics and vitamins. Sirakol should not be administered concurrently and 14 days after treatment with MAO inhibitors.
When coadministered possible strengthening effect of some medicines that lower blood pressure.
3. HOW TO USE SIRAKOL
Always Sirakol exactly as stated in this leaflet!
• Adults: 3 scoops (15 ml) 2-3 times daily;
• Children 6 to 14 years: 1 spoon (5 ml) 2-3 times daily;
If necessary, the duration of treatment over 4-5 days the product is applied with a prescription.
If you have the impression that the effect of the application of Sirakol is strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have used more than the prescribed dose Sirakol:
When taking a higher dose than prescribed, immediately contact a doctor! Overdose can occur nausea and vomiting, muscle weakness, cardiovascular and respiratory failure.
Treatment - causes vomiting apply, gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment.
If symptoms of overdose, immediately contact a doctor!
If you forget to use Sirakol:
If you miss a dose, take it at the next regular intake without increasing the dose.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Sirakol can cause side effects. Subject to the instructions for use, comply with the safety precautions and contraindications Sirakol syrup is very well tolerated.
It is possible to monitor the irritation on the part of the gastrointestinal tract, which results in nausea and vomiting. In very rare cases may be encountered burning in the mouth, throat and stomach.
Nervous system can occur headache dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, nervousness, sleep disorder.
At high doses can cause muscle weakness, depression of cardiovascular function collapse events.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. Storage
• Keep out of reach of children!
• At temperatures below 25 ° C.
• After first opening is stable for 30 days under the same storage conditions.
Shelf life: two (2) years from date of manufacture.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the package!