Triprolidine 1.25mg/pseudoephedrine 30mg/Guaifenesin 100mg in each 5ml of syrup

What Triprolidine/pseudoephedrine/guaifenesin is used for

Triprolidine/pseudoephedrine/guaifenesin is a medicine which is used to relieve productive cough, the symptoms of colds, flu and allergies including sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, nasal congestion and blocked sinuses. 

The syrup contains:

• pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, which is a decongestant that relieves nasal and sinus congestion.

• triprolidine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps stop sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. 

• Guaifenesin, which is an expectorant used to dissolve phlegm and facilitate its release.

This medicine is for use in adults and children aged over 6 years.

Do not take this medicine:

• If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. 

• If you have high blood pressure or heart disease. 

• If you have diabetes 

Warnings and precautions

Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions, including:

• If you have kidney or liver problems.

• If you have alcohol dependence.

• If you have bronchitis, emphysema or asthma.

• If you are susceptible to glaucoma.

• If you have blocked arteries or veins.

• If you are being treated for a thyroid disorder

• If you have prostate problems

Possible side effects

Like all medicines Triprolidine/pseudoephedrine/guaifenesin can have side-effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help: Severe Allergic reactions, hallucinations, paranoid delusions or seizures and sudden onset of fever. Other side effects include:

• Headache

• Difficulty sleeping, nervousness, dizziness

• Difficulty performing tasks

• Drowsiness

• Blurred Vision

• Thickened mucus, dry mouth or nausea

• Confusion or depression

• Tremors, shakiness or slurred speech

• Low blood pressure

• Heart attack

• Tingling or numbness of hands or feet

• High blood pressure

• Nose bleeds, dry nose or dry throat 

• Stomach pain or vomiting 

• Pain when passing water 

• Reduced blood flow to the optic nerve

Other medicines and Triprolidine/pseudoephedrine/guaifenesin 

Do not take this medicine if you are taking any other medicines, including drugs used to treat:

• Sleep disorders

• pain 

• mood disorders

• anxiety and tension

• cramps or spasms

• high blood pressure

• heart rhythms or contractions

• migraine

• contractions during childbirth

How to take Triprolidine/pseudoephedrine/guaifenesin 

Children 6-12 years: 5ml up to 4 times per day.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over: 10ml up to 4 times per day.

How to store Triprolidine/pseudoephedrine/guaifenesin 

• Store below 25°C.

• Store in the original package to protect from light and moisture.

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

• Do not use this medicine after the end of the month shown as an expiry date on the packaging.

• 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.