Can children take pholcodine Linctus?
Pholcodine Linctus is suitable for adults and children over the age of 16 years to soothe dry, irritating coughs. It should be taken as directed for a maximum of 5 days. If you are experiencing any kind of illness that is causing you to cough you must drink plenty of water to remain hydrated.
Is pholcodine Linctus safe?
Using the dose recommended, pholocodine linctus is not considered to be a hazard, however, the use of pholcodine monohydrate may cause sedation, dizziness and nausea. If affected, driving or operation of machinery would not be advised.
Is pholcodine Linctus a controlled drug?
Although codeine linctus is not available in the United States, codeine phosphate is a Schedule II controlled substance in the U.S.
Does pholcodine Linctus BP contain codeine?
Pholcodine Linctus 5 mg/5 ml is a medicine which helps you to stop coughing, especially if you have a dry non-productive cough. It is related to morphine and codeine, and it acts to stop your automatic cough response. It’s normal for children to get 8 or more colds in a year.
What class is pholcodine?
Pholcodine formula is 3-o-morpholinoethylmorphine and it is classified as an antitussive which is defined as an opioid cough suppressant.
Do people abuse pholcodine?
Pholcodine is not euphorigenic, and thus, psychological dependence is unlikely. Clinical trials have not shown any evidence of addiction after prolonged administration of pholcodine.
Does pholcodine go off?
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal. If you are not sure whether you should start using pholcodine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Is pholcodine an opioid analgesic?
Pholcodine is a morphinane alkaloid that is a derivative of morphine with a 2-morpholinoethyl group at the 3-position. It has a role as an antitussive, an opioid analgesic, a mu-opioid receptor agonist and a drug allergen.