Side effect(s) of Pholcodine

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

Review the side-effects of Pholcodine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Skin: Rash

  Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, constipation

  CNS: Drowsiness, dizziness, excitation, ataxia, confusion

  Lungs: Respiratory depression can occur occasionally or after large doses

  Others: Sputum retention; hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis

Other Precautions :

• Avoid taking with another cough and cold medicine
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose

Drug Name : Pholcodine

Pholcodine generic Pholcodine is prescribed as a cough suppressant (antitussive) and helps to suppress unproductive coughs. It also has mild sedative effects but little or no analgesic effects. The drug is used to relieve a dry cough that does not produce any mucus. Pholcodine acts primarily by causing depression of the cough reflex, partly by a direct effect on the cough center in the medulla. It is also known as homocodeine.