Codeine Linctus

Codeine linctus is a painkiller. so It’s used to treat pain, for example after an operation or an injury. It’s also used for long-standing pain when everyday painkillers, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin have not worked.
Codeine is also used to treat diarrhoea.

Also it is used to relief of unproductive, dry and intractable coughs associated with colds and flu, therefore, it is used for Relief of unproductive, dry and intractable coughs associated with colds and flu.

Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each 5 ml BP contains 15 mg of Codeine Phosphate BP.

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Pharmaceutical form Clear orange syrup, with an orange odour and taste Clinical particulars
Therapeutic indications Recommended as an anti-tussive for a non productive cough by oral administration.

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Posology and method of administration The usual dosage for adults is 5 to 10 ml, 3 to 4 times daily. Dosage should be reduced in elderly or debilitated patients.

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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients

Liver disease: drug may accumulate.

Ventilatory failure condition may be exacerbated.

Also children below the age of 12 years due to an increased risk of developing serious and life threatening adverse reactions. women during breastfeeding .

In patients for whom it is known they are CYP2D6 ultra-rapid metabolisers.

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Special warnings and precautions for use
Geriatric patients should be supervised while on this medication, and consideration of reduced dosage should be based on response. Also Codeine should only be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver impairment. More so Care should be taken in patients with asthma, hypothyroidism, and in patients with a history of drug abuse. Lastly Tolerance and dependency may occur with prolonged use.