Syrup dosage
Age | Dosage | Max dose in 24 hours |
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1-2 years | One 2.5 ml spoonful twice daily at least 4 hours apart | Two 2.5 ml spoonfuls (5 ml) |
2-6 years | One 2.5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours | Six 2.5 ml spoonfuls (15 ml) |
6-12 years | One 5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours | Six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml) |
Adults and children aged over 12 years | Two 5 ml spoonful (10 ml) every 4-6 hours. | Twelve 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml) |
Elderly | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine as you may need to take a lower daily dose. | N/A |
Children under 12 months | Not recommended | N/A |
Tablet dosage
Adults and adolescents aged over 12 years | Take one tablet every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours |
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Elderly | Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking this medicine as you may need to take a lower daily dose |
Children aged 6-12 years | Give half a tablet every 4-6 hours. Do not give more than six half tablets in 24 hours |
Children under 6 | Not recommended |