Boots Children’s Allergy Relief Antihistamine 2 mg/5 ml Syrup

Product details This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist. Your order will be reviewed by a member of the pharmacy team at Boots, Parkway, Centrum 100, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2WA (GPhC registration number 9010720). You can reach us by phone at 0345 121 9040 (select option 3), or email us at boots.customercare_team@boots.co.uk. Please note that you may need to be available to accept this delivery. To ensure this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for, a Boots pharmacist may call you for more information. If they can’t reach you, your order may be delayed or cancelled. Please check your contact details before ordering Boots Children’s Allergy Relief Antihistamine 2 mg/5 ml Syrup (Chlorphenamine Maleate) Boots Children’s Allergy Relief Antihistamine 2mg/5ml Syrup contains an antihistamine which relieves itching and redness of the skin and swelling associated with allergies, insect bites, hayfever and other allergic conditions including reactions to food and medicines and year round sneezing and runny nose. Suitable for Children of 1 year and over and adults. Age Restriction Purchasing this product online is only suitable for those aged 16 years and over. If you are under 16 years of age and wish to purchase this product, please speak with a pharmacist in store. How to use Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer. Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine. Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. The syringe can be used to measure 2.5ml or 5ml by drawing the liquid to the correct mark on the syringe. Give this medicine to your child to swallow. Children of 1-2 years: 2.5ml up to 2 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Children of 2 to 6 years: 2.5ml up to 6 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Children of 6 to 12 years: 5ml up to 6 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Children of 12 years and over, and adults: 10ml up to 6 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Elderly: 10ml up to 3 times in 24 hours, if you need to. Don't give more often than every 4 to 6 hours Do not give to children under 1 year. Do not give more than the amount recommended above. If symptoms do not go away within 5 days talk to your pharmacist or doctor. The minimum time interval between doses should be 4 hours. Directions for using the syringe Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle. To fill the syringe, turn the bottle upside down. Whilst holding the syringe in place, gently pull the plunger down drawing the medicine to the correct mark (2.5 ml or 5 ml) on the syringe. Turn the bottle the right way up, and then gently twist the syringe to remove from the bottle plug. Place the end of the syringe into the child's mouth, normally to the side of the mouth between the gums and cheek. Press the plunger down to slowly and gently release the medicine. If the above instructions advise you to give more than 5 ml of the medicine, repeat steps 1-4 to give your child the correct amount of medicine. After use replace the cap on the top of the bottle tightly. Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry. Hazards and Cautions Before you give this medicine Do not give this medicine if your child: is under 1 year is having an asthma attack is allergic to any of the ingredients, or any other antihistamines (your child may have had a rash, difficulty breathing, swollen lips or face after taking them) is taking monoamine oxidase inhubitors (for depression) or has taken them in the last 14 days is taking other medicines containing antihistamines, including products for the relief of colds and coughs Information for adults intending to take this medicine: Warning: May cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink. If you need more advice ask your pharmacist. Storage Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton. Precautions This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or if you suffer from allergies. Important info Country of Origin: United Kingdom Address: The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, England, NG2 3AA www.boots.com Boots Retail Ireland, Dublin 24, Ireland www.boots.ie Active ingredients Chlorphenamine Maleate Ingredients Active Ingredients: Each 5ml or oral solution contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 2 mg Other ingredients: Malitol liquid (E965), Sodium benzoate (E211), Mint flavour (containing Ethanol 0.2 vol %).

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