Actifed CC Dry Cough
Actifed CC Dry Cough - Basic Information
- GN: Pholcodine
- Con: Common cold
- Cla: information not available
Indication of Actifed CC Dry Cough:
Used for symptom relief in non-productive cough Not to be used in asthma, COPD or respiratory failureAction of Actifed CC Dry Cough:
Acts by suppressing the cough center in the brainDose Advice of Actifed CC Dry Cough:
Oral liquid, 1mg/mL, 100 & 200mL 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 useSchedule of Actifed CC Dry Cough:
Schedule 2Common side effects of Actifed CC Dry Cough:
Drowsiness Constipation Nausea Vomiting Drug Interactions: Alcohol- increased drowsiness; avoid combined use CNS depressants- increased respiratory depression; avoid concurrent useUncommon side effects of Actifed CC Dry Cough:
Respiratory depression (rare)Diseases treated by Actifed CC Dry Cough:
Common ColdGN: Pholcodine
Con: Common Cold