Pholcodine Benefits & Uses

Pholcodine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cough

Pholcodine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Do not give to children under 6 years

Pholcodine Related Warnings

Is the use of Pholcodine safe for pregnant women?

Pholcodine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pholcodine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Pholcodine safe during breastfeeding?

Pholcodine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pholcodine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Pholcodine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Pholcodine on the Liver?

Pholcodine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pholcodine on the Heart?

Pholcodine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pholcodine with Other Drugs

Pholcodine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Pentazocine

Aliskiren

Alprazolam

Amitriptyline

Pholcodine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pholcodine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Constipation
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pholcodine

Is this Pholcodine habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Pholcodine. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pholcodine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Pholcodine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pholcodine for mental disorders.

No

Pholcodine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pholcodine

Taking Pholcodine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pholcodine

Taking alcohol with Pholcodine can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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