Phosphate Codeine MCC 15 mg
Composition:
15 mg of codeine phosphate
Pharmacological properties:
Opioide with anti-cough, analgesic and anti-diarrhoeal action
Indications:
- Acute and chronic irritant dry cough
- Mild pain
- Acute diarrhoea
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to the drug
- Severe respiratory insufficiency
- Children less than 5 years old
- Caution is necessary in tracheal – bronchitis hyper secretion
- Caution is necessary in acute diarrhoea of infectious origin, liver failure
Side effects:
Constipation, nausea, dizziness, large doses inhibit breathing, small children can suffer convulsions.
Treatment and dosage:
Adults:
3-4 tablets daily
Children older than 5 years:
0.2-0.3mg/kg, every 6-8 hours.
Storage:
Keep away from humidity and heat, store below 25°C, in the original container.
Validity:
2 years from manufacturing date.