Sinecod
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Leaflet attached to the packaging: information for the user
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Sinecod, 5 mg/ml, oral drops, solution
Butamirate citrate
You should carefully read the contents of the leaflet before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the patient leaflet or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
- You should keep this leaflet, so you can read it again if you need to.
- If you need advice or additional information, you should consult a pharmacist.
- If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should tell their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
- If after 7 days there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, they should contact their doctor.
Table of contents of the leaflet:
- 1. What is Sinecod and what is it used for
- 2. Important information before using Sinecod
- 3. How to use Sinecod
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Sinecod
- 6. Contents of the packaging and other information
1. What is Sinecod and what is it used for
Sinecod contains the active substance butamirate citrate. Butamirate citrate is a non-opioid cough medicine.
Sinecod in the form of oral drops is used for the symptomatic treatment of coughs of various origins.
2. Important information before using Sinecod
When not to use Sinecod:
- if the patient is allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
If after 7 days there is no improvement or the patient feels worse and (or) the patient has a fever, rash, or persistent headache, they should contact their doctor, who will consider performing additional tests to determine the possible cause.
If the cough persists for more than 7 days, the patient should contact their doctor.
Due to the suppression of the cough reflex by butamirate citrate, the patient should avoid taking expectorant medicines at the same time (see section "Sinecod and other medicines").
Children
In children from 2 months to 2 years of age, Sinecod oral drops can only be used on the advice of a doctor.
Sinecod oral drops should not be used in children under 2 months of age.
The medicine should be kept out of sight and out of reach of children.
Sinecod and other medicines
The patient should tell their doctor or pharmacist about all supplements and medicines they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take.
The patient should avoid taking expectorant medicines at the same time, as this may lead to the accumulation of secretions in the airways, which increases the risk of bronchospasm and respiratory tract infections.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Sinecod may rarely cause drowsiness. Therefore, the patient should be cautious while driving or performing other activities that require increased attention (e.g., operating machines). Children using this medicine should avoid riding bicycles or scooters.
Sinecod contains:
- sorbitol- 10 drops of the medicine contain 142 mg of sorbitol, 15 drops contain 213 mg of sorbitol, and 25 drops contain 355 mg of sorbitol. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If the patient (or their child) has previously been diagnosed with intolerance to some sugars or has a rare genetic disorder, fructose malabsorption, they should consult their doctor before taking the medicine or giving it to their child. Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and may have a mild laxative effect.
- ethanol(alcohol) - the medicine contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), i.e., 1.5 mg of ethanol in 10 drops, 2.25 mg of ethanol in 15 drops, and 3.75 mg of ethanol in 25 drops. The amount of alcohol in a 10-drop dose of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1 ml of beer or 1 ml of wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have noticeable effects.
- sodium- the medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per 10-drop, 15-drop, and 25-drop dose, which means the medicine is considered "sodium-free".
- benzoic acid- the medicine contains 0.57 mg of benzoic acid in 10 drops, 0.86 mg in 15 drops, and 1.44 mg in 25 drops.
3. How to use Sinecod
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist. If you have any doubts, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The medicine should be used for the shortest period necessary to relieve the symptoms.
Without consulting a doctor, you should not use Sinecod for more than 7 days.
The medicine should be taken orally.
The usual dose is:
Children from 2 months to 1 year of age: 10 drops four times a day;
Children over 1 year of age to 3 years: 15 drops four times a day;
Children over 3 years of age: 25 drops four times a day.
In children from 2 months to 2 years of age, Sinecod oral drops can only be used on the advice of a doctor.
Sinecod oral drops should not be used in children under 2 months of age.
Using a higher dose of Sinecod than recommended
If a higher dose of the medicine is used than recommended, the following symptoms may occur:
drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and decreased blood pressure.
If a higher dose of the medicine is taken than recommended, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Missing a dose of Sinecod
You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you have any further doubts about using this medicine, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Rarely (more often than 1 in 10,000, but less often than 1 in 1,000 patients using the medicine), the following symptoms occur:
- drowsiness,
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- hives.
These symptoms should disappear after reducing the dose or stopping the use of the medicine.
If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: +48 22 49 21 301, fax: +48 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Sinecod
Store in a temperature below 30°C. Store in the original packaging to protect from heat.
Keep the medicine out of sight and out of reach of children.
Do not use Sinecod after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and other information
What Sinecod contains
- The active substance of Sinecod is butamirate citrate. One ml of the solution (22 drops) contains 5 mg of butamirate citrate.
- The other ingredients are: sorbitol, 70% solution, sodium saccharin, vanillin, benzoic acid, ethanol 94%, glycerol, sodium hydroxide, 30% solution, purified water.
What Sinecod looks like and what the packaging contains
The packaging contains 20 ml of the solution.
To obtain more detailed information, you should contact the marketing authorization holder or the parallel importer.
Marketing authorization holder in Hungary, the country of export:
Haleon Hungary Kft.
1124 Budapest
Csörsz u. 43.
Hungary
Manufacturer:
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare GmbH & Co. KG
Barthstrasse 4, 80339 Munich, Germany
Haleon Germany GmbH
Barthstrasse 4, 80339 Munich, Germany
Parallel importer:
InPharm Sp. z o.o.
ul. Strumykowa 28/11
03-138 Warsaw
Repackaged by:
InPharm Sp. z o.o. Services sp. k.
ul. Chełmżyńska 249
04-458 Warsaw
Authorization number in Hungary, the country of export:OGYI-T-5302/03
Parallel import authorization number:164/20
Date of leaflet approval: 12.06.2025
[Information about the trademark]
- Country of registration
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredNo
- Marketing authorisation holder (MAH)Haleon Hungary Kft.
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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