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Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised
by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and
how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine
for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early
your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your
healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some
may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side
effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and headache. Most of
these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor
straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side
effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do
anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine
affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can
worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or
recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have
plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this
medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning
pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have
any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a
suitable dose for you.