Axcel Iridin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Pholcodine

Indications/Uses

Relief of unproductive or irritating coughs associated w/ common cold, sinusitis, flu & URTI.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 5-7.5 mL tds or 8-10 hrly. Childn 5-14 yr 2.5-5 mL tds or 8-10 hrly. 2-5 yr 1-2.5 mL tds or 8-10 hrly.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Decreased resp reserve, asthma. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Hepatic impairment. Lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting. Drowsiness, restlessness, excitement, ataxia, resp depression.

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol & CNS depressants.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05DA08 - pholcodine ; Belongs to the class of opium alkaloids and derivatives. Used as cough suppressant.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Iridin linctus 10 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

90 mL x 1's

Axcel Iridin