Normotus 2 mg 200 ml
€8.21
Syrup indicated to relieve dry cough (irritative or nerve) in adults and children from 2 years old
Syrup indicated to relieve dry cough (irritative or nerve) in adults and children from 2 years old
What Normotus is and what it is used for
Dextromethorphan, the active substance in this medicine, is an antitussive that inhibits the cough reflex.
It is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of cough that is not accompanied by expectoration (irritative cough, nervous cough). For adults and children from 2 years.
You should see a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 7 days of treatment.
How to take normotus
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents from 12 years: take 5 to 10 ml, depending on the intensity of the cough, every 4 hours if necessary. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
If necessary, 15 ml can be taken every 6 or 8 hours as needed.
The maximum amount that can be taken in 24 hours is (60 ml) divided into several doses.
Use in children
Serious side effects can occur in children in case of overdose, including neurological disturbances. Caregivers should not exceed the recommended dose.
Children between 6-11 years: take 2.5 to 5 ml, depending on the intensity of the cough, every 4 hours if necessary. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
You can also take 7.5 ml every 6 or 8 hours if necessary.
The maximum amount that can be taken in 24 hours is (30 ml) divided into several doses.
Children between 2-5 years: take 1.25 to 2.5 ml, depending on the intensity of the cough, every 4 hours if necessary. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. You can also take 3.75 ml every 6-8 hours if necessary.
The maximum amount that they can take in 24 hours is (15 ml) divided into several doses.
Children under 2 years:
This medicine is contraindicated in children under 2 years old
How to drink
Normotus is taken orally.
Measure the amount of medicine to take with the dispenser included in the box. Drink directly from the dispenser. After each feeding, wash the dispenser.
It can be taken with or without food.
Do not take with grapefruit or bitter orange juice or alcoholic beverages (See section interaction of normotus with food, beverages and alcohol).
If the cough worsens, persists for more than 7 days of treatment, or is accompanied by a high fever, skin rash, or persistent headache, see a doctor.