RECOTUSS SEDATIVE*SYRUP 100ML

Recotuss Sedativo 2 mg/ml syrup
dextromethorphan hydrobromide

What it is and what it is used for
Recotuss Sedativo contains the active ingredient dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
It belongs to the class of medicines called cough suppressants (sedatives).
Recotuss Sedativo is used for the symptomatic treatment of coughs.

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5-7 days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
This medicine can lead to dependence. Therefore, treatment should be short-term.

Do not take Recotuss Sedativo
- if you are allergic to dextromethorphan hydrobromide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in paragraph 6);
- if you are allergic to other substances belonging to the same family as dextromethorphan hydrobromide (which is the active ingredient of Recotuss Sedativo); in particular to other cough medicines such as dimemorfan, codeine and dihydrocodeine;
- if you are taking, or have taken in the previous two weeks, medicines used for depression (antidepressants) (see "Other medicines and Recotuss Sedativo").

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Recotuss Sedativo.

Use Recotuss Sedativo only after consulting your doctor if:
• you have breathing difficulties (asthma);
• it is for a child under two years of age (see "Children");
• you are pregnant or breastfeeding (see "Pregnancy and breastfeeding");
• you are very weak (debilitated).

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Recotuss Sedativo:

• if you are taking medicines such as certain antidepressants or antipsychotics: Recotuss Sedativo can interact with these medicines and mental status changes may occur (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, coma) and other effects such as body temperature above 38°C, increased heart rate, unstable blood pressure, exaggerated reflexes, muscle stiffness, lack of coordination and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).

Children
In the case of children under two years of age, use Recotuss Sedativo only after consulting your doctor.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
During therapy, the following may occur:
• drowsiness
• stomach and intestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting)
• dizziness.
Following the instructions in the leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.
These side effects are generally temporary. However, if they occur, it is advisable to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.