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Glycerol + Liquid Sugar

Combined cough suppressants Prescription

Indications

Nectar is used to relieve a dry, irritating cough and a sore throat. It can also help ease a productive cough.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Glycerol is an osmotic dehydrating agent. It attracts water (hygroscopic) and has a lubricating action. It raises plasma osmolality, and this pulls water by osmosis from the extravascular spaces into the plasma.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Nobody has formally established that this product is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Even so, it isn't thought to be a hazard during these periods, and it has been used widely without any ill effects.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: For Glycerol + Liquid Sugar, adults (including the elderly) and children over 5 years take two 5 ml spoonfuls (10 ml). Children aged 1 to 5 years take one 5 ml spoonful (5 ml). For children from 3 months to under 1 year, the dose is 1/2 to 1 spoonful (2.5 to 5 ml). The dose can be repeated three or four times a day as required.