Rikodeine 100ml

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Buy Rikodeine linctus syrup online Australia. This medicine is used to give temporary relief of an unproductive and dry cough, which will not go away. It belongs to a group of medicines called cough suppressants. Rikodeine has been recommended for your use only. Do not give it to anyone else even if you think their condition is the same as yours. Your doctor may have recommended Rikodeine for another purpose. If you are not sure why you are using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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Before you take Rikodeine

When you must not take it

Do not take Rikodeine if you have an allergy to:

• any medicine containing dihydrocodeine
• any of the other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
• other similar medicines Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
• shortness of breath
• wheezing or difficulty breathing
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or other parts of the body
• rash, itching or hives on the skin.

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How to take Rikodeine

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet. If you do not understand the instructions on the bottle, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.

How much to take

Adults and children 12 years and over, take 5 to 10 mL every four to six hours. If you are elderly use the smaller dose until you know how the medicine affects you. For children between 6 to 11 years, give 2.5 to 5 mL every four to six hours (only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse practitioner). Do not take more than 6 doses in a day.

How to take it

Accurately measure the dose with a medicine measure. Using a medicine measure will make sure that you get the correct dose. You can buy a medicine measure from your pharmacist.

When to take it

Only use this medicine when needed to help stop the cough. Do not take more than 6 doses in a day.

How long to take it

Stop using this medicine when the cough has gone. If the coughing continues or gets worse, talk to your doctor.

If you take too much

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Things you must do

If you are about to be started on any new medicine remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Rikodeine. Tell any other doctors, dentists and pharmacists who treat you that you are taking this medicine. If you are going to have surgery, tell the surgeon or anaesthetist that you are taking this medicine. It may affect other medicines used during surgery. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, tell your doctor immediately.

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Side Effects

Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Rikodeine. This medicine helps most people with coughing, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects. If you are over 65 years of age you may have an increased chance of getting side effects

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

• drowsiness, inability to sleep • sweating • confusion or dizziness • nausea or vomiting • constipation, severe abdominal pains (colic) or diarrhoea • dry mouth • itchy skin and swelling under the skin • weakness • difficulty passing urine The above list includes the more common side effects of your medicine. They are usually mild. As with many other opiates, abuse of dihydrocodeine has been reported. All medicines can have side effects and this may occur with the normal

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After using Rikodeine

Storage:

Keep your Rikodeine in the bottle until it is time to take it. If you take it out of the bottle it may not keep as well. Keep your Rikodeine in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Do not store Rikodeine or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it on a window sill or in the car.

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What it looks like

Rikodeine Oral Liquid is a clear, red, strawberry flavoured liquid. It is packed in 100 mL and 200 mL bottles. Do not use this medicine if there are visible signs of tampering.

Ingredients

Each 10mL of Rikodeine Oral Liquid contains dihydrocodeine tartrate 19 mg and sorbitol 4.4 g. It also contains: • sucrose, • citric acid anhydrous, • methyl hydroxybenzoate, • amaranth CI16185, • strawberry flavour • water This medicine does not contain alcohol, lactose or gluten