Is pholcodine Linctus a controlled drug?
Not to be used in patients taking MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping treatment (see Section 4.3). Interaction with neuromuscular blocking agents (anaphylaxis) has been reported. The reduction of blood pressure caused by antihypertensives may accentuate the hypotensive effects of pholcodine monohydrate.
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.
Can you drink alcohol with pholcodine Linctus?
Use of pholcodine with alcohol or other CNS depressants may increase the effects on the CNS and cause toxicity in relatively smaller doses. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Not to be used in patients taking MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping treatment.
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.
Is pholcodine different to codeine?
In contrast to codeine, pholcodine is not metabolised to morphine in man, a fact which may contribute to its more favourable toxicity profile, and it is metabolised and eliminated much more slowly than codeine.
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.
Is dextromethorphan the same as dextromethorphan HBR?
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is the hydrobromide salt form of dextromethorphan, a synthetic, methylated dextrorotary analogue of levorphanol, a substance related to codeine and a non-opioid derivate of morphine.
How much pholcodine can I take?
The usual dose is: Adults: One 5 ml spoonful 3-4 times in any 24 hours. Children: Not recommended. Do not exceed the stated dose. If you or someone else takes too much Strong Pholcodine Linctus, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist who will recommend what action you should take.
What was in Gees Linctus?
Gees linctus contains 1.369% w/w ((=1.608%w/v) Opium tincture, which equals 0.0165% w/v of the active substance anhydrous morphine. The oral solution also contains SFM Oxymel Squill 1.67% w/v. Gees Linctus is indicated for relief from the wet, productive and irritating cough. Anhydrous morphine is highly addictive.