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Codeine
Latest prescription information about Codeine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Codeine
Pronunciation : KOE deen
Therapeutic Classification : expectorant and cough products
Trade Name(s):
India- Ascoril Syr, Bronolax Syr, Codeb Susp, Codectuss Syr, Codeine Sulphate Linctus Linctus, Codeine Sulphate Tab, Codifos Tab, Codin Linctus Syr, Codine Linctus Linctus, Codine Sulphate Tab, Codistar Syr, Codokuff Syr, Codoplus Tab, Codo-Q Linctus, Codoric Syr, Codril Syr, Codylex Linctus, Codzi Syr, Cofdyl Syr, Comtus Linctus, Corex Syr, Corex-T Syr, Cufex Syr, D-Cuf Syr, Dialex-Dc Syr, Diphecol-C Syr, Dolokoff Syr, Eltuss-C Syr, Ephact Syr, Eskuf Syr, Eskuf-Al Syr, Exiplon Syr, Faringodyl Syr, Genosedyl Oralliqd, Indikof-C Syr, Instacodin Syr, Kodiwiz Syr, Kofarest-C Syr, Kofex Syr, Lincotuss Syr, Linctus Codein Syr, Mit's Linctus Codeine Syr, Montokuf Syr, Oscodin Syr, Otodril Syr, Phensedyl Liqd, Planokuf Syr, Pycof Plus Syr, Recorix Syr Syr, Respeline-Cs Syr, Rexcof Plus Liqd, Rexcof Syr Syr, Sinact Cs Syr, Tossex Liqd, Tricodiene Liqd, Tuscof-C Syr, Zepdyl Syr. International- Fioricet With Codeine, Floricet With Codeine, Phrenilin With Caffeine And Codeine. This medication is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for pain and cough. It is also used for diarrhea. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Pain- 30-60 mg 4 hourly. Max: 240 mg/day. Cough suppressant- 15-30 mg 3-4 times/day. Max: 240 mg/day. Acute diarrhea- 30 mg 3-4 times/day. IV/IM/SC- Pain- 30-60 mg 4 hourly. Max: 240 mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of head injury; brain tumor, epilepsy, mental illness; lung diseases, breathing problems, prostate enlargement, urinary problems, low blood pressure, Addison’s disease, allergies, thyroid, pancreatic, intestinal, gallbladder, liver or kidney disease and during pregnancy and lactation. * Reduce dose in elderly or debilitated patients. * It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication, and get up slowly from bed. * Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common- Lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting and sweating. Central Nervous System- Elevated mood, anxiety, weakness, headache, sleeplessness, agitation, disorientation and visual disturbances. Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, loss of appetite, constipation and biliary tract spasm. Heart- Flushing of the face, slow heart rate, palpitation and fainting. Genitourinary- Urinary retention or hesitancy, absence of urination, reduced sexual activity and/or potency. Allergic- Itching, hives, rash, swelling and rarely bleeding. * Take proper diet, otherwise it may lead to constipation. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store it at controlled room temperature (15-30°C). |
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