Stilpane Syrup
£38.00
Stilpane Syrup is a medicine used for cough, cold, pain, fever, and allergy-type symptoms, and it should be used exactly as directed on the label or by a doctor. The available dosage information found for this product is: adults and children over 12 years, 5 to 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours as needed, usually with a maximum of 40 mL in 24 hours; children 6 to 12 years, 2.5 to 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours, not exceeding 20 mL in 24 hours; and children 2 to 5 years, 2.5 mL every 6 to 8 hours, not exceeding 10 mL in 24 hours.
How it is used
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Measure each dose carefully with a proper measuring spoon or cup, not a household spoon.
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Take it only as often as directed and do not exceed the stated daily maximum.
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If it upsets the stomach, it may be taken with food.
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It is not for children under 12 years in the patient guidance source I found, and should not be given to children younger than 18 years after tonsil or adenoid surgery.
Important caution
Stilpane Syrup contains active medicines that can cause drowsiness and other side effects, so it should be used carefully and only under proper medical guidance.
Description
Stilpane Syrup is a medicine used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever. It contains promethazine hydrochloride, codeine phosphate, and paracetamol, which work together to ease discomfort, reduce fever, and help with symptoms linked to pain. The syrup is supplied as a Schedule 2 product in South Africa and is available in a 100 ml pack; one retail listing shows it is dispensed by a pharmacist and contains codeine phosphate 5 mg/5 ml, promethazine HCl 6.5 mg/5 ml, and paracetamol 120 mg/5 ml.
Product overview
Stilpane Syrup is designed for short-term relief when standard pain medicine is not enough. According to the patient leaflet, it is used for symptoms of mild to moderate pain and fever, and it should be used carefully and exactly as directed.
The syrup has a blackcurrant flavour and comes as a dark reddish-purple liquid. It also contains sweeteners and sugar alcohols, including sorbitol, which may matter for people with sugar intolerance or hereditary fructose intolerance.
How it works
Each active ingredient has a specific role. Paracetamol helps reduce pain and fever, codeine provides stronger pain relief, and promethazine is an antihistamine that can help with allergy-type symptoms and may also add to the sedating effect.
Because codeine is an opioid, the medicine can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and slowed concentration. The leaflet also warns that prolonged or excessive use may lead to dependence or addiction.
Important warnings
Stilpane Syrup should not be used by people with certain medical conditions, including severe liver or kidney problems, breathing difficulties, or a history of reactions to any of its ingredients. It should also not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Alcohol should be avoided while taking it, and it should not be combined with other paracetamol-containing medicines. The leaflet also advises medical review if pain does not improve after 10 days in adults or 5 days in children, or if fever does not improve after 3 days.
Common side effects
The most common side effects listed include sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, and sweating. More serious reactions can include breathing problems, severe allergic reactions, liver damage, or skin reactions that need urgent medical attention.
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