COMPOSITION :
Each 10 ml contains :-
Chlorpheniramine maleate USP 2 mg .
Phenylepherine HCL USP 5 mg.
Ephedrine HCL USP 5 mg.
Codeine phosphate 8 mg.
DESCRIPTION :
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistaminic agent. Phenylepherine and Ephedrine both have sympathomimetic effect that causes relaxation of
bronchospasm, the combination leads to decongest irritated nasal and bronchial mucous membranes. Codeine dose is limited to the amount
that elevate the threshold of the cough center.
INDICATIONS :
- Acute and chronic bronchitis specially when associated with irritation ,congestion or bronchospasm.
- Common cold , influenza and upper respiratory tract infection .
- Asthma and whooping cough.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION :
Coda Cough syrup is administered three or times daily as follows:-
RESTRICTIONS ON USE
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the component.
- Cardiac arrhythmia , concurrent use with sympathomimetics.
Precaution
- Concomitant use of Coda Cough with alcohol and control nervous system depressants (hypnotics, sedative tranquilizers).
- Patients with productive cough.
- Patients with diabetes mellitus , hyperthyroidism , cardiovascular disorders, hypertension.
Effect on capacity to drive or use machines
Administer with caution since it may cause drowsiness.
Use in pregnancy and lactation.
Administer under medical supervision .
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
- Concomitant administration with alcohol and sedative drugs will potentiate the sedative effects of Chlorpheniramine maleate.
- Concomitant administration with sympathomimetics agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), theophylline .
SIDE EFFECTS :
- Concomitant administration with alcohol and sedative drugs will potentiate the sedative effects .
- Concomitant administration with CNS depressant , monoamine oxides inhibitors (MAOI), tricycle antidepressants , sympathomi metic
agents, theophylline.
SIDE EFFECTS :
- Slight to moderate drowsiness is the most frequent side effect.
- Hypotension , headache ,fatigue , blurred vision , loss of appetite , nausea , vomiting and dry mouth , constipation , tachycardia ,
nervousness , insomnia, palpitation.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS :
Store below 30°C.
PRESENTATIONS :
Coda Cough syrup : bottle of 100 ml .
Age Dose