Actacode



 
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Actacode - Basic Information

 

Indication of Actacode:

Used for symptom relief in non-productive cough Not to be used in asthma, COPD or respiratory failure

Action of Actacode:

Acts by suppressing the cough center in the brain

Dose Advice of Actacode:

Adult: 15-30mg 3-4 times daily Child: 2-5 years: 3mg, 3-4 times daily >5 years: 7.5-15mg, 3-4 times daily Not to be used in children < 2years Pregnancy: Safe to use. ADEC category A Lactation: No data available but should be safe to use

Schedule of Actacode:

Schedule 4

Common side effects of Actacode:

Drowsiness Constipation Nausea Vomiting Drug Interactions: Alcohol- increased drowsiness; avoid combined use CNS depressants- increased respiratory depression; avoid concurrent use

Uncommon side effects of Actacode:

Respiratory depression (rare)

Diseases treated by Actacode:

Common Cold


GN: Codeine phosphate

Con: Common Cold