• Active Ingredient: Codeine phosphate hemihydrate [1]

• Indication: Short-term relief of severe, dry, non-productive coughs in adults. [1]

• Contraindications: It is strictly contraindicated in children under 12, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with significant respiratory depression. 

• Dosage: Must be strictly followed as directed by a healthcare provider. Opioid cough suppressants should be taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. [1, 2]

Important Safety Information | Side Effects Of Codeine

• Side Effects: Common adverse effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and severe drowsiness.

• Warnings: Combining this syrup with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants (like benzodiazepines) is highly dangerous and can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression or fatal overdose. It can also severely impair your thinking and motor reactions, meaning driving or operating heavy machinery should be avoided.

• Availability: Because it is a controlled opioid, distribution is tightly monitored. It typically comes in 100 ml or 250 ml bottles