Pholcodyl Forte Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Pholcodine

Indications/Uses

Relief of unproductive cough associated w/ common cold & URTI.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 5 mL every 8-10 hr.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity or intolerance.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if serotonin syndrome is suspected. Patients w/ decreased resp reserve; asthma. Adrenal insufficiency. Long-term use. Concomitant use w/ serotonergic drugs, benzodiazepines. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Hepatic impairment. Not recommended during pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in childn <2 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Serotonin syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, androgen deficiency, infertility.

Drug Interactions

Serotonin syndrome w/ serotonergic drugs eg, SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, triptans, 5-HT₃ receptor antagonists, mirtazapine, trazodone, tramadol, MAOIs. Additive pharmacologic effect w/ benzodiazepines.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Pholcodyl Forte syr 15 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

(cherry flavour) 60 mL x 1's; (cherry flavour) 90 mL x 1's

Pholcodyl Forte

pholcodine

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Antah Pharma