Composition:

Each suppository contains: Oxomemazine 3.3 mg, Paracetamol 66.6 mg, Guaifenesin 66.6 mg, Sodium benzoate 66.6 mg.

Excipients: Cocoa butter.

Pharmacologic properties:

RICTAMOLE is a combination of four substances: oxomemazine, synthetic antihistamine, with antitussive and sedative properties ; guaifenesin, antiseptic of the airways, fluidifying bronchial secretions and expectorant, paracetamol, analgesic and antipyretic properties, and of sodium benzoate ; causing less ammonia to be produced by the body. therefore it is used in the treatment of cough of inflammatory, allergic or even infectious origin and may be associated with antibiotics or anti-inflammatories, depending on the origin of the cough.

INDICATION:

Symptomatic treatment of cough (irritative, non-productive, spasmodic, dry) associated with various respiratory conditions.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Children under 2 years of age.
• It should not be given with other product containing paracetamol.
• It should not be given to patients allergic to the any of the components.
• Linked to oxomemazine hydrochloride: respiratory insufficiency, whichever be the degree
• Linked to paracetamol: hepatocellular insufficiency
• Tell the doctor if the patients have respiratory problems, liver problems or diabetic.
• Breast feeding
• Allergic reaction

PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:

• Prior to the initiation of antitussive treatment, it is appropriate to investigate causes of cough to identify those that require etiological treatment itself, mainly asthma, cancer, endobronchial affections, among others.
• if cough persists after administration of antitussive in usual doses, it is not advisable to increase the dosage, but to make a review of the clinical status
• The doctor should be informed about the pre-existing diseases, allergies and current health conditions.
• Caution should be exercised when administering RICTAMOLE to vehicle drivers or potentially dangerous machinery due to the risk of drowsiness.

Pregnancy:

The safety of RICTAMOLE during pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, it is recommended that its use only be made after evaluation of the risk-benefit ratio.

Use in elderly:

There are no special warnings and recommendations on the proper use of RICTAMOLE in elderly patients

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

• Linked to oxomemazine hydrochloride: alcoholic beverages should be avoided during treatment.
• Tell the doctor about any medicines that the patients are taking, before starting, or during treatment.
• RICTAMOLE may potentiate CNS depressants as well as central atropines, when in combination with other anticholinergic substances (other antihistamines, imipramine, phenothiazine, antiparkinsonians, anticholinergics, atropine antispasmodics and disopyramide).
• RICTAMOLEmay interact with the following drugs: lomitapide, mipomersen, Ketoconazole, Leflunomide, Prilocaine, Probenecid, Teriflunomide.
• RICTAMOLEmay Interfere with certain laboratory tests.

Adverse Reactions:

• In general, the body has a high tolerance to RICTAMOLE.
• The most commonly observed adverse effect is drowsiness. more rarely, constipation and urinary retention, mental confusion, dry mouth, gastrointestinal effects (in particular digestive intolerance), tardive dyskinesias, leucopenia and

agranulocytosis may be observed.

• If any unpleasant reaction occurs during treatment, tell the doctor immediately.
• Consult the doctor if the patient observes any of the following side-effects: Stomach pain, Loose motions, Vomiting, Itchy skin rash, Rash, Feeling of sickness, Skin reddening, Shortness of breath, Swollen facial features, Nausea, Abnormalities of blood cells, Less white blood cells, Acute renal tubular necrosis, Blood dyscrasias, Changes in skin color, Cold hands and feet, Confusion, Dry mouth, Fever or chills, Dry skin, Increased hunger, Increased thirst.

Dosage and administration:

• For the suppository 3.3 mg/ 66.6 mg/ 66.6 mg/ 66.6 mg:

Children 2 to 12 years of age: 1 suppository three times daily.

• Always respecting the schedules, the doses and the duration of the treatment.
• Discontinuation of treatment: the treatment should not be discontinued without the knowledge of the doctor.
• In case of missing a dose, it should be used as soon as noticing. If it is close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume the dosing schedule. Extra dose should not be used to make up for a missed dose.

OVERDOSE:

Linked to oxomemazine hydrochloride: the clinical picture may be characterized by depression and coma. Treatment is symptomatic and may be necessary. Artificial respiration and anticonvulsants.

Linked to paracetamol: a solid dosage causes hepatic cytolysis, with susceptibility to complete and irreversible necrosis. The clinical signs manifest usually within the first 24 hours. Treatment should be performed in specialized unit.

Storage conditions: Store at temperature below 25°c.

How supplied: Carton box containing 10 suppositories.