Fluimucil 100/5mg Oral Solution (Raspberry Flavour)

Fluimucil 100/5mg Oral Solution (Raspberry Flavour) is an Over-the-Counter (OTC) liquid medicine from the internationally known Fluimucil range, formulated specifically for children. Each 5ml dose contains 100mg of acetylcysteine, an active ingredient from the mucolytic class of respiratory products, presented as a raspberry-flavoured solution to make measuring and administering the medicine easier for younger patients.

As an OTC product, this oral solution is available at pharmacies and through online pharmacies serving Malaysia and Singapore without needing a doctor’s prescription, although parents and caregivers are encouraged to check with a pharmacist before giving any medicine to a young child. This 100mg/5ml paediatric strength is a lower-concentration formulation compared with adult-strength Fluimucil products (such as 200mg/5ml solutions or effervescent sachets), and the raspberry flavour is specific to this children’s presentation.

Fluimucil 100/5mg Oral Solution is supplied in a multi-dose bottle intended for repeated measured dosing with the measuring cup or oral syringe enclosed in the pack. The exact bottle volume, batch number, and expiry date are printed on the outer carton and should always be checked at the time of purchase.

• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Measure the dose using the measuring cup or oral syringe provided in the pack — do not estimate the dose with an ordinary household spoon.
• Give the measured dose to the child by mouth, preferably after a meal to help reduce stomach upset.
• Rinse the measuring device with clean water after each use and allow it to dry before the next dose.

Fluimucil 100/5mg Oral Solution is generally intended for children from 2 years of age; use in children under 2 years should only be on a doctor’s direct advice. Because reference sources describe slightly different age-banded dose volumes for this specific 100mg/5ml paediatric strength, the exact dose and frequency for your child’s age should be confirmed against the dosing table printed on the pack insert or by checking with a pharmacist, rather than relying on a single generic figure. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose stated on the pack, and seek medical review if a cough persists beyond about a week or worsens despite regular use.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of the reach and sight of children. Keep the bottle tightly closed between uses, and do not use the solution if it has changed colour, become cloudy, or developed an unusual odour.

• Known hypersensitivity (allergy) to acetylcysteine or any other ingredient in this oral solution.
• Children under 2 years of age, unless a doctor has specifically directed its use.
• Not recommended for a child who is currently having an asthma attack or acute bronchospasm, except under direct medical supervision.

• Giving this solution together with a cough-suppressant (antitussive) medicine is not recommended, because suppressing the cough reflex while loosening mucus can cause mucus to build up in the airway.
• If your child is taking an oral antibiotic (particularly of the tetracycline class), space the two medicines apart where possible, as taking them at the same time may reduce the antibiotic’s absorption; check timing with a pharmacist.
• No significant food interactions are known; this solution may be given with or after food to help reduce stomach upset.

• Always use the measuring cup or oral syringe supplied with the pack, not a kitchen spoon, to give an accurate dose.
• Shake the bottle well before every single dose.
• Give the dose after a meal if your child has a sensitive stomach.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and stored out of children’s reach between doses.
• Write down the date the bottle was first opened so you can check how long it remains usable.
• Keep a simple dosing log so doses are not accidentally missed or duplicated.

Precautions: Use in children under 2 years should only be on a doctor’s advice. Caution is advised in a child with a history of asthma or reactive airway disease, as mucolytic medicines have occasionally been associated with bronchospasm; stop use and seek medical advice if wheezing or breathing difficulty develops. Caregivers of a child with kidney or liver conditions should check with a doctor or pharmacist before use.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek medical advice if your child’s cough lasts more than about a week, is accompanied by high fever, breathing difficulty, or blood in the sputum, or if symptoms worsen despite using this solution as directed. Contact a doctor immediately if signs of an allergic reaction appear.