Codistar

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  • Manufactured by: Mankind Pharma Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Codeine (10 mg/5ml) + Chlorpheniramine (4 mg/5ml)
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Codistar Information

Codistar is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis, Cough. Codistar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Codistar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Codistar also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Drowsiness. Such side effects of Codistar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Codistar is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Codistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Codistar related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Codistar are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Codistar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Codistar is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Codistar 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:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 20 mg codeine in 5 ml
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 20 mg codeine in 5 ml

Codistar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Codistar is used -

Common

Codistar Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Codistar safe for pregnant women?


    Codistar may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Codistar again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Codistar safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Codistar. If you see any side effects, stop taking Codistar immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Codistar again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Codistar on the Kidneys?


    Codistar rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Codistar on the Liver?


    Codistar is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Codistar on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Codistar on the heart have been reported.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Codistar with Other Drugs

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

Moderate


Codistar Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Codistar

  • Is this Codistar habit forming or addictive?


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

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


    After taking Codistar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Codistar can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Codistar 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 Codistar for mental disorders.

    No

Codistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Codistar


    You can take Codistar with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Codistar


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Codistar as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Actacode ( codeine phosphate hemihydrate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 474

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 341-342

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,165

Package Leaflet [Internet]: TUXARIN ER™. USFDA

Package Leaflet [Internet]: CHLORPHENAMINE. Haupt Pharma Wülfing GmbH

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