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Colds<br />
BONNINGTON’S IRISH MOSS<br />
ASPEN PHARMACARE<br />
Presentation: Cough Syrup, 200mL bottle<br />
Active Ingredients: Each 10mL contains: 1.7 mg menthol, 9 mg camphor, 240 mg liquorice extract, 13 mg carrageenan,<br />
3.8 uL ipecacuanha<br />
Approved Indications: Soothes and relieves coughs and sore throats.<br />
Contraindications: None known<br />
Precautions: Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your doctor. Store below 30 degrees celsius.<br />
Adverse Effects: None known<br />
Directions: For adults and children over 12 years, take 10mls and repeat every 2 hours as needed.<br />
Price Band: $14-16 per 200mL bottle<br />
Medicine Classification: General Sale<br />
CODRAL ALL IN ONE<br />
JOHNSON & JOHNSON (NEW ZEALAND) LTD<br />
Presentation: Capsules, 24s<br />
Active Ingredients: Day: Paracetamol 500mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10mg.<br />
Night: Paracetamol 500mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10mg.<br />
Approved Indications: Temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms including headaches, body aches and pains, blocked and runny nose,<br />
fever, dry irritating coughs and sore throat.<br />
Contraindications: Do not use for children under 12 years; with other products containing either paracetamol or antihistamines.<br />
Precautions: Ask your doctor before using if you have high blood pressure, are taking antidepressants, have heart problems, are pregnant,<br />
are taking any other medicines to treat cough and cold.<br />
Adverse Effects: Phenylephrine may cause sleeplessness in some people. Chlorpheniramine maleate (night tablet) may make you drowsy.<br />
If drowsy, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol. Keep to the recommended dose.<br />
Directions: Adults and children over 12 years: 2 green day capsules morning, midday and afternoon, and 2 red and white night capsules at<br />
bedtime. Allow 4-6 hours as necessary between doses. Maximum 6 day and 2 night capsules in 24 hours.<br />
Price Band: $10 - $20 and over Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised<br />
Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine<br />
CODRAL COLD & FLU<br />
JOHNSON & JOHNSON (NEW ZEALAND) LTD<br />
Presentation: Tablets, 24s and 48s.<br />
Active Ingredients: Paracetamol 500mg, codeine phosphate 9.5mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg.<br />
Approved Indications: Temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms, including headaches, fever, body aches and pains, blocked and runny<br />
nose, and sore throat.<br />
Contraindications: Do not use for children under 12 years; with other paracetamol-containing products.<br />
Precautions: Ask your doctor before using if you have high blood pressure, are taking antidepressants, have heart problems or are<br />
pregnant or breastfeeding, are taking any other medicines to treat cough and cold. Codeine can be addictive. Avoid alcohol.<br />
Adverse Effects: Phenylephrine may cause sleeplessness in some people. This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive<br />
a vehicle or operate machinery. Keep to the recommended dose.<br />
Directions: For adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 day tablets every 4-6 hours as necessary. Maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours.<br />
Price Band: $10 - $20 and over<br />
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised<br />
Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine<br />
CODRAL COLD & FLU + COUGH<br />
JOHNSON & JOHNSON (NEW ZEALAND) LTD<br />
Presentation: Tablets, 24s and 48s.<br />
Active Ingredients: Day: Paracetamol 500mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10mg.<br />
Night: Paracetamol 500mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10mg.<br />
Approved Indications: Temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms including headaches, body aches and pains, blocked and runny nose,<br />
fever, dry irritating coughs, and sore throat.<br />
Contraindications: Do not use for children under 12 years; with other products containing either paracetamol or antihistamines.<br />
Precautions: Ask your doctor before using if you have high blood pressure, are taking antidepressants, have heart problems, are pregnant,<br />
are taking any other medicines to treat cough and cold.<br />
Adverse Effects: Phenylephrine may cause sleeplessness in some people. Chlorpheniramine maleate (night tablet) may make you drowsy.<br />
If drowsy do not drive or operate machinery. Keep to the recommended dose.<br />
Directions: Adults and children over 12 years: 2 green day capsules morning, midday and afternoon, and 2 red night capsules at bedtime.<br />
Allow 4-6 hours as necessary between doses. Maximum: 6 day and 2 night capsules in 24 hours.<br />
Price Band: $10 - $20 and over<br />
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine<br />
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