Tixylix Cough and Cold soothes children's coughs and relieves common symptoms of a cold - runny nose and congestion. The medicine has a pleasant raspberry flavour and comes with a measuring spoon to make it easier for you to give the correct dose.

• Sugar Free and Colour Free

Tixylix Cough and Cold contains Pseudoephedrine, Chlorphenamine and Pholcodine

• Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant
• Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine
• Pholcodine is a cough suppressant.

How to give Tixylix Cough & Cold

• Using the measuring spoon provided, the following doses are to be given 6 hourly by mouth as required.
• Do not exceed 3 doses in 24 hours.

• 2 - 3 years One 2.5 ml spoonful
• 3 - 5 years One 5 ml spoonful
• 6 - 10 years One to two 5 ml spoonfuls

Not suitable for children under 2 years, adults or children over I 0 years

• Do not exceed the stated dose
• May cause drowsiness.

• If the condition does not get better talk to your doctor.

In case of accidental overdosage: obtain medical advice. Take along the bottle and the label, and any medicine that is left.

Each 5 ml Tixylix Cough & Cold contains: Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 20 mg, Chlorphenamine Maleate 2 mg and Pholcodine 5 mg.

It also contains: Glycerol, sorbitol, citric acid, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium benzoate, flavouring (including raspberry and vanilla flavours), sodium saccharin, acesulfame potassium and water.

Cautions for giving cough and cold medicines to children:

• Do not give to children under 2 years old
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Do not give any other cough or cold medicine at the same time
• Seek the advice of a pharmacist or other healthcare professional before giving Tixylix Cough and Cold

Do not use Tixylix Cough Cold:

• If your child is sensitive to any of the ingredients.
• During an acute asthma attack
• If your child suffers from palpitations, abnormally fast heart beat or other heart conditions
• If your child is also taking medicines known as MAOIs (or has taken these in the last 2 weeks)

This medicine contains sorbitol. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

• Is taking other medicines, or is under a doctor's care. This is particularly important if your child is taking medicines for sleeping, for anxiety, tricyclic antidepressants, pain relievers known as opioid analgesics or other antihistamines or decongestants
• Suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, an overactive thyroid or liver disease.

Possible Side Effects: Drowsiness may occur. Other unwanted effects could include dry mouth, headache, fatigue, anxiety, restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, stomach upset or a rash.

Seek medical advice if your child experiences any other unwanted effects.