Glycodin

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  • Contains / Salt: Terpin Hydrate + Dextromethorphan + Menthol
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Glycodin Information

Glycodin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Glycodin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Glycodin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Glycodin also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Drowsiness, Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Glycodin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Glycodin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glycodin is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Glycodin related warnings talks about Glycodin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glycodin contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Glycodin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Glycodin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Glycodin Benefits & Uses

Glycodin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glycodin 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Cough
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 10 mg dextromethorphan, 3.75 mg menthol and 10 mg terpin hydrate in 5 ml
Adult
  • Disease: Cough
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 10 mg dextromethorphan, 3.75 mg menthol and 10 mg terpin hydrate in 5 ml
Geriatric
  • Disease: Cough
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 10 mg dextromethorphan, 3.75 mg menthol and 10 mg terpin hydrate in 5 ml

Glycodin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Glycodin safe for pregnant women?


    It is not known what effect Glycodin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

  • Is the use of Glycodin safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Glycodin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Glycodin is unavailable.

  • What is the effect of Glycodin on the Kidneys?


    Glycodin rarely affects the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Glycodin on the Liver?


    Side effects of Glycodin rarely affect the liver.

  • What is the effect of Glycodin on the Heart?


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



Severe Interaction of Glycodin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Glycodin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Glycodin

  • Is this Glycodin habit forming or addictive?


    Glycodin does not cause addiction.

Glycodin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Glycodin


    There is no information on the effects of taking Glycodin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Glycodin


    Drinking alcohol while taking Glycodin may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 422-423

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 220

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 888



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