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Zepdyl is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Zepdyl safe for pregnant women?
Zepdyl can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zepdyl right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Zepdyl safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zepdyl. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zepdyl on the Kidneys?
Zepdyl rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zepdyl on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zepdyl on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zepdyl on the Heart?
Zepdyl may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Zepdyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zepdyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zepdyl habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Zepdyl. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zepdyl you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Zepdyl should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zepdyl cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zepdyl
It is safe to take Zepdyl with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zepdyl
Taking Zepdyl with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Zepdyl is a brand name of codeine and it is available in the form of a capsule, tablets, and suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as an opiate (narcotic). Zepdyl is a prescription drug that is used with other combination medications, to reduce cough and severe pain.
Do not take Zepdyl for longer than 1 week without talking to your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, you can use Zepdyl in combination with paracetamol, but you should always take this combination only after consulting your doctor.
Zepdyl works by blocking the receptors which induce pain throughout the body. When Zepdyl is used to reduce coughing, it works by reducing the activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
Yes, Zepdyl may cause sexual disorder. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
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