Coryfin cough sedative

Italy
Brand name Coryfin cough sedative
Form syrup
Active substance / Dosage
DROPROPIZINE
Prescription type Over-the-counter
ATC code
R05DB19
Registration number 025517
Manufacturer LABORATORIO FARMACEUTICO SIT SPECIALITA IGIENICO TERAPEUTICHE S.R.L.
Coryfin cough sedative syrup

BEFORE USE
READ CAREFULLY ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PACKAGE LEAFLET
This is a SELF-MEDICATION medicine that you can use to treat mild and
transient disorders easily recognizable and resolvable without medical advice.
It can therefore be purchased without a prescription, but must be used correctly to ensure
its effectiveness and reduce the risk of adverse effects.

  • For further information and advice, consult your pharmacist
  • Consult your doctor if the condition does not resolve after a short period of treatment

CORYFIN COUGH SUPPRESSANT
15 Mg/5 Ml syrup Bottle 150 Ml
Dropropizine
Composition
Each bottle of syrup contains:
Active ingredient:
Dropropizine 450 mg
Each ml of syrup contains:
Active ingredient:
Dropropizine 3 mg
Excipients:
Benzoic acid, Citric acid, Ribes flavour, Black cherry flavour, Sucrose, Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Purified water.
Presentation

  • CORYFIN COUGH SUPPRESSANT syrup is an oral syrup. The package contains 150 ml.

What it is
CORYFIN COUGH SUPPRESSANT is a cough suppressant.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Laboratorio Farmaceutico SIT S.r.l. Via Cavour, 70 - 27035 Mede (PV)
Manufactured and controlled by
AEFFE FARMACEUTICI S.r.l. - Via Torino 448 - 10032 Brandizzo (TO)
Why it is used
CORYFIN COUGH SUPPRESSANT is used as a cough suppressant.
When it must not be used
In patients with hypersensitivity (increased bronchial secretions) and reduced mucociliary function (i.e. reduced ability of the bronchial mucosa to clear secretions).
Hypersensitivity to the components or to other chemically related substances.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding (see: What to do during pregnancy and breastfeeding).
When it should only be used after consulting a doctor

  • Children under 6 years of age (see: Important information)
  • Patients with severe renal impairment (see: Important information)
    What to do during pregnancy and breastfeeding
    CORYFIN COUGH SUPPRESSANT must not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy and during breastfeeding. Its use should also be avoided if you suspect you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.

Precautions for use
None required.
Which medicines or foods can affect the medicine’s action
No interactions with other medicines are known. However, if you are taking other medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Important information
In children under 6 years of age and in patients with severe renal impairment, CORYFIN COUGH SUPPRESSANT should only be used after consulting a doctor and evaluating the risk/benefit ratio in your individual case.
Since this product may cause drowsiness, particular caution should be exercised when driving vehicles or operating machinery requiring full attention.
How to use this medicine
Dosage
Syrup: Children from 6 months to 1 year: ¼ teaspoon, 3–4 times daily.
Children from 1 to 3 years: ½ teaspoon, 3–4 times daily.
Children from 3 to 13 years: 1 teaspoon, 3–4 times daily.
Adolescents over 13 years and adults: 2 teaspoons, 3–4 times daily.
One teaspoon (5 ml) corresponds to 15 mg of active ingredient.
Warning: Do not exceed the recommended doses without medical advice.
When and for how long
Warning: Use only for short treatment periods.
Consult your doctor if symptoms recur frequently or if you have noticed any recent changes in their characteristics.
What to do if you have taken an excessive dose of the medicine
In case of accidental ingestion of an excessive dose of CORYFIN COUGH SUPPRESSANT, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital.
Undesired effects
Rarely reported are nausea and other mild gastrointestinal disturbances, fatigue and/or drowsiness, headache and dizziness. These adverse effects are generally transient. However, if they occur, it is advisable to consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of adverse effects.
It is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any adverse effects not described in this leaflet.
Request and complete the adverse reaction reporting form available at pharmacies (Form B).
Expiry date and storage
Warning: Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging.
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
It is important to always have the medicine’s information available; therefore, keep both the carton and the package leaflet.