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What is Pholcodine Linctus?
Care Pholcodine Linctus is for symptomatic relief of dry or irritating coughs.
Care Pholcodine 5mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free is for symptomatic relief of dry or irritating coughs. It contains Pholcodine 5mg per 5ml. Pholcodine reduces the desire to cough.
Pholcodine works for dry, irritating coughs by reducing the desire to cough and is suitable for children over 12 years old and adults. This linctus can be used by elderly patients but with caution not to exceed the recommended dose. If pregnant, use of Care Pholcodine Linctus, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, should be avoided unless recommended by a doctor. Not to be taken with other cough and cold medicines.
What is a dry cough?
A dry cough, which is also called a tickly cough, is a type of cough that doesn’t bring up and mucus or phlegm. Dry coughs are often caused by irritation in your throat, which creates that tickly, annoying feeling that triggers your cough. There are lots of reasons why you may get a dry cough, with some of the most common including:
- Cold and flu
- Asthma
- Acid reflux or heartburn
- Allergies, e.g. hay fever
- Sore throat
Who can use Pholcodine Linctus
It can be used by adults, the elderly and children over 12 years.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product unless advised to do so by your doctor.
How to use Pholcodine Linctus
Take the solution by mouth. Take 1 or 2 x 5ml spoonfuls. Can be taken three or four times daily if required but not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Do not take with other cough and cold medicines.
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How to take Care Glycerin
Oral use: 5-10ml, four hourly as required.
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Shake the bottle.
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Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.
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How to use Care Cold & Flu Relief Tablets?
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How to use Care Ibuprofen 5% Gel
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Gently softens & removes earwax
Pharmaceutical grade extra virgin olive oil
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How to use Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ear Drops
Adults, the elderly and children over 1 year: Using the dropper, place 2-3 drops of room temperature oil into the ear. Gently massage around the outside of the ear. NEVER insert the dropper or any solid object into the ear.
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Use twice a day for up to seven days.
What do Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ear Drops contain
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Relieves dry skin by helping to restore dry or sensitive skin to retain moisture
Care Aqueous Cream is an emollient used to relieve the symptoms of dry skin. It may also be used as a soap substitute for skin washing.
Care Aqueous Cream gives a little love to dry skin. Suitable for adults, the elderly and children, it is not considered likely to cause any undesirable effects during pregnancy.
How to use Care Aqueous Cream Emollient
Apply the cream to the skin.
Adults, the elderly and children: Apply to the affected area of skin as required.
What does Care Aqueous Cream Emollient contain
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For the relief of haemorrhoids and external piles
Care Haemorrhoid Cream relieves the symptoms of external piles. This medicine can be used by adults, the elderly and children over 12 years. For external use only. If symptoms persist after 7 days a doctor should be consulted.
How to can treat or prevent haemorrhoids
Dos:
- Drink lots of fluid and eat plenty of fibre to keep your poo soft
- Wipe bottom with damp toilet paper
- Take paracetamol if piles hurt
- Take a warm bath to ease itching and pain
- Use an ice pack wrapped in a towel to ease discomfort
- Gently push a pile back inside
- Keep bottom clean and dry
- Exercise regularly
- Cut down on alcohol and caffeine (like tea, coffee and cola) to avoid constipation
Don’t:
- Do not wipe your bottom too hard after you poo
- Do not ignore the urge to poo
- Do not push too hard when pooing
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- Do not spend more time than you need to on the toilet
How to use Care Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment
For external use only. Wash hands before and after use. Wash the affected area with tepid water, dry and apply the ointment with your finger, gauze or lint. Re-apply the ointment as required. Avoid contact with the eyes.
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Care Simple Linctus is for the relief of the symptoms of coughs. It contains Citric Acid Monohydrate BP 125mg per 5ml. This medicine helps reduce irritation by coating the throat to relieve the symptoms of coughs.
What causes coughs
Most coughs are caused by cold and flu but can also be caused by smoking, allergies such as hay fever, infections like bronchitis, or mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose.
What are other causes of coughs
Other causes of coughs include:
- Smoking
- Heartburn (acid reflux)
- Allergies – for example, hay fever
- Infections like bronchitis
- Mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose
How to take Care Simple Linctus
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One 5ml spoonful, repeated up to four times daily.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended.
What does Care Simple Linctus contain
Active Ingredient per 5ml: Citric Acid Monohydrate 125mg (E330).
It also contains Chloroform, Anise Oil, Ethanol, Glycerol (E422), Syrup (including Sucrose) and Purified Water.
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