Potter's Cough Remover is a herbal remedy traditionally used to relieve the symptoms of cough:

• All active ingredients act to clear phlegm from the throat and chest and help cough it up
• Black Cohosh and Scullcap relieve coughing

How to take Potters Cough Remover:

• Always read the instructions on your own product
• For oral use only

Adults and elderly: Two 5ml teaspoonfuls three times a day

Children over 8 years of age: One 5ml teaspoonful three times a day

Children 5 to 7 years of age: One 5ml teaspoonful every twelve hours

• Do not take more than the stated dose

Not recommended for use in:

• Children under the age of 5 years
• Women during early pregnancy

Do not take more than the stated dose: Lobelia and Ipecacuanha are likely to produce vomiting. If you take too many doses, discontinue use and contact a doctor or pharmacist.

If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. 

Each 5ml of Potters Cough Remover elixir (oral solution) contains active ingredients: Black Cohosh 5mg, Ipecacuanha BP 6.5mg, Lobelia BP 12mg, Pleurisy Root 12mg, Scullcap12.5mg, Liquid Extract Elecampane (1:1 21% alcohol) 0.075ml, Liquid Extract Horehound (1:1 21% alcohol) 0.1 ml, Liquid Extract Hyssop (1:1 21% alcohol) 0.075ml.

Also contains: Rectified Spirit, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate, Propyl Hydroxybenzoate, Tincture Capsicum Fort, Skunk Cabbage, Valerian, Chloroform, Anise Oil, Tincture Myrrh, Treacle, Syrup, Solid Extract Liquorice, Microcrystalline Cellulose and Water.

Do not take Potters Cough Remover: if you have previously reacted badly to any of the ingredients.

• Not recommended for use a children under the age of 5 years or in women during early pregnancy. Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

Potters Cough Remover Contains:

• The preservatives methyl hydroxybenzoate and propyl hydroxybenzoate - may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

12.0 vol % ethanol (alcohol): ie up to 960mg per dose (equivalent to 24ml beer, 10ml wine per dose) derived from both the active ingredients (Liquid Extract Elecampane, Liquid Extract Horehound and Liquid Extract Hyssop) and the excipients (Tincture Capsicum Fort and Tincture Myrrh).

• Harmful to those suffering from alcoholism
• To be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and high risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy.

Sucrose, (treacle and syrup): if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

In rare cases, Black Cohosh may cause liver problems: Consult your doctor if you already have liver disease or become unwell whilst using this Potters Cough Remover.

• Signs and symptoms of liver disorders include jaundice (yellowing of skin or white of eyes), dark urine, nausea, unusual tiredness and/or weakness and/or loss of appetite.

Interactions with other medicines are not known and you should seek the advice of your pharmacist or doctor before taking this product:

• This includes medicines you buy for yourself, as well as those prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects are not known with this product, but if you experience any undesirable symptoms or side effects when taking this medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist.