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Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP) MUCOPROM SYRUP Carbocisteine/ hydrochloride (100mg/2.5mg per 5ml) What is in this leaflet Pregnancy and breastfeeding How long to use it 1. What is Mucoprom Syrup used for Newborns to mothers receiving long-term Follow the prescription from your doctor 2. How Mucoprom Syrup works treatment with high doses of promethazine or pharmacist. Symptomatic treatment 3. Before you use Mucoprom Syrup may have gastrointestinal disorders such as should be for a short period (a few days). 4. How to use Mucoprom Syrup abdominal distention, difficulty in starting Ask your doctor or pharmacist before 5. While you are using Mucoprom Syrup to feed, increased heart rate and disorder of prolonged use of this medicine. 6. Side effects body nervous system. It should be used 7. Storage and disposal of Mucoprom with caution during the 1st trimester of If you forget to use it Syrup pregnancy. Thereafter, it should only be Use it as soon as you remember, unless it is 8. Product description prescribed if necessary and during the 3rd nearly time for your next dose, skip the 9. Manufacturer and Product Registration trimester, it should only be used missed dose. Then go on as before. Never Holder occasionally. double up on the next dose to make up for 10. Date of revision the one missed. Small amount of is excreted What is Mucoprom Syrup used for in breast milk. Use of this medicine should If you use too much (overdose) Mucoprom syrup is used for the relief of be avoided during breastfeeding. Contact your doctor immediately or go to dry cough particularly occurring at night. the Emergency Department of your nearest Taking other medicines hospital, if you think you or anyone else How Mucoprom Syrup works Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are may have taken too much of this medicine. Carbocisteine is a mucolytic which helps to taking or have recently taken any other Do this even if there are no signs of liquefy thick phlegm in the airway. medicines. This includes any medicines discomfort or poisoning. You may need Promethazine Hydrochloride is an which you have bought without a urgent medical attention. antihistamine which works by blocking the prescription. action of to reduce the symptoms Promethazine hydrochloride may react Symptoms of overdose include sudden and with: of an allergic reaction. irregular movement of muscles  : enhance the sedative effects (particularly in infants and children),

 Sultopride (): increase risk unconsciousness disorders or coma. Before you use Mucoprom Syrup of ventricular rhythm disorders (heart When you must not use it rhythm disorder). While you are using Mucoprom Syrup Do not use Mucoprom Syrup if you are  Central nervous system depressants Things you must do allergic to any ingredients in this medicine. (e.g. sedative, barbiturates, clonidine,  Tell all the doctors, dentists and hypnotics): increase central depression pharmacists treating you that you are This product should not be used in children taking Mucoprom Syrup. less than 2 years of age. It should be used This is not a complete list of interactions.  Tell your doctor immediately if you with caution and as advised by the Your doctor and pharmacist have more become pregnant while taking this doctor/pharmacist for children age 2 to 6 information on medicines to be careful medication. years. with or avoid while taking this medicine.  Always wash your hand before handling the medicine. Before you start to use it How to use Mucoprom Syrup  Take the medicine at the same time Tell your doctor or pharmacist before using How much to use each day. Mucoprom Syrup if you:  Adults  Sip and swallow the medicine slowly.  have bronchial 15 to 20ml every 6 to 8 hours.  are an elderly with increased sensitivity (Not exceeding 60ml in 24 hours) Things you must not do to orthostatic hypotension (low blood  Do not take any new medicines without pressure that happens when you stand  Children 12-15 years consulting your doctor. 10 to 15ml every 6 to 8 hours. up from sitting or lying down),  Do not give Mucoprom Syrup to (Not exceeding 45ml in 24 hours) dizziness and sedation, chronic anyone else, even if they have the same

constipation. symptoms or condition as you.  Children 6 to 12 years  have liver, kidney or heart problems.  Do not use this medicine by yourself 5 to 10ml every 6 to 8 hours.  have glaucoma (increased pressure in without prescription from your doctor the eye). (Not exceeding 30ml in 24 hours) or pharmacist.  have prostate enlargement and/or bladder disorder.  Children 2 to 5 years 5ml every 6 to 8 hours. Things to be careful of  have history of white blood cells (Not exceeding 20ml in 24 hours) This medicine may affect your ability to disorder drive or use machines. If this medicine  have gastrointestinal problems such as When to use it makes you feel drowsy, do not drive or use ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux Follow the prescription from your doctor machines and contact your doctor (stomach acid irritates the food pipe or pharmacist. Due to the marked sedative immediately. This effect is increased by the lining). effect of promethazine, this medicine consumption of alcoholic beverages or

should preferably be taken in the evening. alcohol-containing medicinal products.

1 Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP) MUCOPROM SYRUP Carbocisteine/Promethazine hydrochloride (100mg/2.5mg per 5ml) Side effects Ingredients  Gastrointestinal disturbances (gastric Active ingredients pain, nausea, diarrhea) Carbocisteine and Promethazine  Drowsiness, dizziness Hydrochloride.  Constipation, dry mouth  Low blood pressure Inactive Ingredients  Impaired memory Vanilla flavour, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate,  Shaking movement Propyl Hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Sulphite,  Mental disruption Propylene Glycol, Liquid Caramel, Sodium  Sleeplessness, agitation, nervousness Hydroxide, Veltol Plus, Sorbitol Solution  Rashes and itchy skin 70%, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Saccharin  Oedema (fluid retention in the body) Sodium, Chocolate flavour, Sodium  Sensitive to light Metabisulphite, Glycerin, Purified water.  Blood disorders MAL number Mucoprom Syrup may cause severe allergy MAL06071081AZ and serious skin reactions. Stop using Mucoprom Syrup and seek Manufacturer and Product Registration medical assistance immediately if you Holder experience any of the following symptoms: Xepa-Soul Pattinson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Severe allergy: breathing difficulties, 1-5 Cheng Industrial Estate, light headedness, skin swellings or rash. 75250 Melaka, Malaysia. • Severe skin reaction: skin reddening, blisters, rash, fever, sore throat or eye Date of revision irritation. 06/04/2020

This is not a complete list of side effects. Serial Number Seek immediate medical attention if you NPRA(R2/1)200403/415 experience any side effects or allergic reactions.

You may report any side effects or adverse drug reactions directly to the National Centre for Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring by visiting the website npra.gov.my [Consumers Reporting Side Effects to Medicines (ConSERF) or Vaccines (AEFI)]

Storage and disposal of Mucoprom Syrup Storage Store in a cool place below 25 ºC. Keep out of the reach of the children. Do not use this medicine after expiry date.

Disposal 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.

Product description How it looks like Brown syrup with chocolate vanilla flavor.

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