Instacodin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Instacodin Information

Instacodin is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Allergic Rhinitis, Cough are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Instacodin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Instacodin 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Instacodin include Nausea or vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Drowsiness. Normally, these side effects of Instacodin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Instacodin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Instacodin related warnings talks about Instacodin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

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

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

In addition to the above precautions for Instacodin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Instacodin Benefits & Uses
Instacodin Dosage & How to Take
Instacodin Side Effects
Instacodin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Instacodin with Other Drugs
Instacodin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Instacodin
Instacodin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Instacodin Benefits & Uses

Instacodin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Cough

Other Benefits

Instacodin 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: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) 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: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) 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

Instacodin Related Warnings

Is the use of Instacodin safe for pregnant women?

Instacodin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Instacodin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Instacodin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Instacodin on the Kidneys?

Instacodin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Instacodin on the Liver?

Instacodin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Instacodin on the Heart?

Instacodin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Instacodin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Instacodin Contraindications

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

Depression
Drug Abuse

Frequently asked Questions about Instacodin

Is this Instacodin habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Instacodin cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

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

After taking Instacodin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Instacodin only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Instacodin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Instacodin

You can take Instacodin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Instacodin

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Instacodin

Question over 5 years ago

What is Instacodin?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Instacodin 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). Instacodin is a prescription drug that is used with other combination medications, to reduce cough and severe pain.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Instacodin?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Take Instacodin in every 4-6 hours after a meal or as advised/prescribed by your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Instacodin work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Instacodin works by blocking the receptors which induce pain throughout the body. When Instacodin is used to reduce coughing, it works by reducing the activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can i take Instacodin with acetaminophen ?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Yes, you can use Instacodin in combination with acetaminophen to treat the cough and cold, but you should always take this medicine after consulting your doctor.