{"id":19045,"date":"2022-03-01T16:38:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19045"},"modified":"2022-03-02T14:24:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T14:24:16","slug":"nipenesin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/nipenesin\/","title":{"rendered":"Nipenesin &#8211; Guaifenesin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>20 mg\/ml\u00a0guaifenesin\u00a0syrup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Nipenesin is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nipenesin is used to relieve cough with viscous mucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>guaifenesin (an expectorant) that helps to dissolve mucus from the airways and make it easier to cough up.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The formulation does not cause drowsiness.&nbsp;The drug is intended for adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you take Nipenesin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Nipenesin if you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>is allergic to guaifenesin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Nipenesin if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>have had a cough for more than a week or if the cough recurs or is associated with fever, rash or persistent headache.<\/li><li>have persistent cough that may be due to&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;.<\/li><li>coughs up large amounts of mucus.<\/li><li>have severe liver or kidney problems.<\/li><li>ingests alcohol.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Nipenesin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take this medicine with other cough medicines that are designed to make you stop coughing (antitussives or antitussives) as they may affect the effects of this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some urine tests may be affected if the sample is taken within 24 hours of taking this medicine.&nbsp;Tell the doctor or nurse taking the test that you are taking this medicine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nipenesin with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take this medicine with or without food or drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Nipenesin.\u00a0Nipenesin is not recommended during pregnancy.\u00a0If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;However, if you feel sick, do not drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nipenesin contains:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>4.7% by volume of&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(alcohol), i.e.&nbsp;up to 400 mg per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;, equivalent to approximately 10 ml of beer or 4 ml of wine per 10 ml&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.&nbsp;This can be harmful for people suffering from alcoholism.&nbsp;Ethanol content should be considered by pregnant or lactating women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;.<\/li><li>41.1 mg&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(the main ingredient in table salt \/ table salt) per 10 ml.&nbsp;This corresponds to 2.054% of the highest recommended daily intake of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;for adults.<\/li><li>about 2 g of sucrose and 7 g of&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;per 10 ml.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/li><li>This should be considered in patients with&nbsp;diabetes mellitus&nbsp;.&nbsp;Sucrose and&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;can be harmful to the teeth.<\/li><li>20 mg sodium benzoate per 10 ml.<\/li><li>57.7 mg propylene glycol per 10 ml.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Nipenesin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take Nipenesin exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;syrup&nbsp;is for swallowing only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not use more than the indicated\u00a0dose\u00a0one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adults and adolescents from 12 years<\/td><td>10 ml 4 times daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children under 12 years<\/td><td>Not given to children under 12 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patients with liver or kidney problems<\/td><td>Talk to a doctor or pharmacist<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take more than 4&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(40 ml) per day.<\/li><li>You need to talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse within a week.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Nipenesin than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take too much of this medicine, you may develop\u00a0kidney stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stomach upset, nausea and drowsiness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Nipenesin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only take this medicine if necessary and follow the dosing instructions carefully.\u00a0If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0if necessary.\u00a0Do not take a\u00a0double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.\u00a0Do\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0take more than 4\u00a0doses\u00a0(40 ml) per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Nipenesin can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you notice any of the following, stop taking Nipenesin and see a doctor immediately:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic reactions with rash (which can be severe and include blistering and flaking of the skin) and&nbsp;itching&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (&nbsp;anaphylactic reaction&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that have been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stomach pain<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Stomach upset<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Nipenesin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use if the bottle seal is broken when buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and the outer carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used within 6 months after opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is guaifenesin.\u00a0This product contains 100 mg of guaifenesin in every 5 ml.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, carbomer,\u00a0glycerol,\u00a0ethanol,\u00a0glucose, sucrose, sucralose, sodium benzoate (E211), caramel (E150), honey flavor, lemon flavor, flavoring with cooling effect, flavoring with cooling effect, flavor enhancer and flavor with masking effect and water.<br>(\u00a0<em>For more information on some of the ingredients, see section 2.<\/em>\u00a0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nipenesin is a yellow-brown&nbsp;syrup&nbsp;intended for swallowing only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The product is sold in 150 ml or 300 ml brown glass bottles fitted with a child-resistant plastic lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delpharm Orleans&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 Avenue de Concyr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orleans Cedex 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45071 France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nipenesin is used to relieve cough with viscous mucus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,15581],"tags":[18972,18977,18968,18971,18973,18976,18970,18969,18974,18975],"class_list":["post-19045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-n","tag-benefits-of-guaifenesin","tag-benefits-of-nipenesin","tag-guaifenesin","tag-guaifenesin-side-effects","tag-nipenesin","tag-nipenesin-side-effects","tag-what-guaifenesin-is-used-for","tag-what-is-guaifenesin","tag-what-is-nipenesin","tag-what-nipenesin-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19045"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19092,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19045\/revisions\/19092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}