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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 is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glycodin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
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?
There is no research available on the side effects of Glycodin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Glycodin on the Kidneys?
Glycodin has very mild side effects on 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?
Glycodin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Glycodin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glycodin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glycodin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Glycodin has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Glycodin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glycodin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glycodin
Taking Glycodin and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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