Mollipect 0.5 mg / 1mg oral solution
bromhexine hydrochloride and ephedrine hydrochloride
What Mollipect Is And What It Is Used For
Mollipect contains bromhexine and ephedrine. Bromhexine is considered to make the mucus in the airways thinner. It can facilitate the expectoration of mucus. Ephedrine dilates the trachea and has a decongestant effect on the mucous membranes.
Mollipect is used for coughs with viscous mucus and at the same time needs a tracheal dilating effect.
Bromhexine and ephedrine contained in Mollipect cough syrup may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.
What You Need To Know Before Mollipect Syrup Use
Do Not Use Mollipect Cough Syrup
- If you are allergic to bromhexine, ephedrine, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings And Cautions
If you have
- Cardiovascular disease
- High blood pressure
- High levels of thyroid hormone in the blood ( hyperthyroidism )
- Enlarged prostate
- Glaucoma
- Diabetes
- Stomach ulcers
you should consult your doctor before starting treatment with Mollipect syrup use. If you have a bloody cough, consult a doctor.
As dry mouth occurs, careful oral hygiene (brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day) during the use of Mollipect is important.
Severe skin reactions have been reported with the use of bromhexine. If you get a skin rash (including ulcers in the mucous membranes of, for example, mouth, throat, nose, eyes, and genitals), stop using Mollipect and contact a doctor immediately.
At high doses and long-term use, there is a certain risk of developing an addiction.
Other Medicines And Mollipect
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Mollipect, for example:
- MAO inhibitors (antidepressants)
- Medicines for high blood pressure
- Dexamethasone (cortisone preparation)
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding And Fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
No adverse effects in the fetus have been shown, but normal caution applies especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Bromhexine is probably excreted in breast milk and should therefore be avoided during breastfeeding.
Driving And Using Machines
During treatment with Mollipect, dizziness may occur. This should be taken into account when sharpened attention is required, for example when driving a car.
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Mollipect Contains Alcohol (Ethanol) And Sodium
Alcohol
This medicine contains 276 mg of alcohol ( ethanol ) per unit dose (15 ml). The amount in a dose of this medicine corresponds to 7 ml of beer or 3 ml of wine.
The amount of alcohol in this medicine is unlikely to have any effects on adults and adolescents and its effect on children is probably not noticeable. It can have some effect on younger children, e.g. somnolence.
The alcohol in this medicine may affect the effectiveness of other medicines. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
If you are or have been addicted to alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per unit dose (15 ml), ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.
How To Use Mollipect Cough Syrup
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
| Adults and children over 15 years: | 15 ml 3-4 times a day. |
| Children 11-14 years: | 10-15 ml 3 times a day. |
| Children 6-10 years: | 10 ml 3 times a day. |
| Children 2-5 years: | 5 ml 3 times a day. |
| Children from 6 months: | 2.5 ml 3 times a day. |
If You Use More Mollipect Cough Syrup Than You Should
If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible Mollipect Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common Mollipect uses ( may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Tremors
- Anxiety
- Hives and Rash
- Difficulty urinating
Uncommon Mollipect side effects ( may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Vomiting
Insomnia
Rare ( may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
HallucinationsConfusionAggressionTransient increase in certain liver valuesDry mouth
- Spasms of the musculoskeletal system, which may cause difficulty breathing ( bronchospasm )
- Hypersensitivity reaction
Has been reported Mollipect syrup use (occurs in an unknown number of users):
- Anaphylactic reactions including anaphylactic shock
- Angioedema (rapidly increasing swelling in and under the skin and in and under the mucous membranes)
- Itching
- Severe skin reactions (including erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis )
- Appetite
How to store Mollipect Cough Syrup
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Keep the bottle upright to prevent leakage.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and label after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents of the package and other information
Content Declaration
- The active substances are bromhexine hydrochloride 0.533 mg and ephedrine hydrochloride 1 mg.
- The other ingredients are glycerol, ethanol (total alcohol content 3%), citric acid monohydrate, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), polysorbate 20, potassium sorbate ( preservative E 202), levomenthol (flavoring), blood orange (flavoring), peppermint essence (water) and water.
What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack
- A clear, colorless to pale light yellow solution.
- Glass bottles: 300, 500, and 1000 ml. A 20 ml polypropylene dosing cup is attached to the bottle.
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer
Manufacturer:
Orifarm Manufacturing Poland Sp. z oo, 12 Księstwa Łowickieg ST., 99-420 Łyszkowice, Poland