Noscapine Benefits & Uses

Noscapine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dry Cough

Noscapine 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: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Noscapine Side Effects

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

Noscapine Related Warnings

Is the use of Noscapine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Noscapine. If you are pregnant, do not take Noscapine without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Noscapine safe during breastfeeding?

Noscapine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Noscapine on the Kidneys?

Noscapine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Noscapine on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Noscapine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Noscapine on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Noscapine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Noscapine with Other Drugs

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

Noscapine Contraindications

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

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Noscapine

Is this Noscapine habit forming or addictive?

Noscapine does not cause addiction.

No
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 Noscapine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Noscapine only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Noscapine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Noscapine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Noscapine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Noscapine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Noscapine

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

Severe