Codeine linctus care plus 15mg/5ml
Codeine linctus care plus 15mg/5ml is an oral solution for symptomatic relief of coughs. Take the solution by mouth. Adults: Take 1 x 5ml spoonful. The elderly: Ask your doctor for advice. A lower dose may be more suitable. Repeat after 4 hours if required, but not more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not give to children under 18 years old. What the medicine looks like Codeine Linctus is a yellow syrupy liquid. It is supplied in 200ml bottles.
Active ingredient per 5ml
codeine phosphate 15mg. Also contains amongst other ingredients: ethanol, inverted sugar, sunset yellow dye (E110), sucrose 4g per 5ml, and alcohol 1.8 vol%. Peel where shown for a full list of ingredients. Do not store above 25°C. Protect from light. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Manufactured by the license holder L.C.M. Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK for Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. MA213/00301 PL 12965/0009 92764951905
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Codeine Linctus can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone. Important side effects Codeine is transformed into morphine in the liver by an enzyme. Morphine is a substance that produces pain relief. Some people have a variation of this enzyme and this can affect people in different ways. In some people, morphine is not produced or produced in very small quantities, and it will not provide enough pain relief. Other people are more likely to get serious side effects because a very high amount of morphine is produced. If you notice any of the following side effects, you must stop taking this medicine and seek immediate m
sleepiness, small pupils, feeling or being sick, constipation, and lack of appetite. constipation, and lack of appetite.
Other possible side effects are:
- Feeling or being sick
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Fits
- Feeling unwell
- Muscle twitching or stiffness
- Drowsiness
- Disturbed sleep
- Difficulty in passing water
- Dry mouth
- Sweating
- Headache
- Facial flushing
- Fluid retention (e.g. swollen ankles and feet)
- Abnormal heartbeat
- Feeling faint when standing up
- Slow, shallow breathing
- Low body heat
- Hallucinations
- Mood changes
- Feeling restless or confused
- Pinpoint pupils or other problems with eyesight
- Ureteric spasm (urine tube problem causing abdominal or lower back pain)
- Low sexual urge
- Allergic reactions such as itching and a rash
- Elderly people may experience incontinence, diarrhea, stomach pain, or a blocked bowel
- Prolonged use may worsen irritable bowel syndrome
- Prolonged use may lead to addiction, dependence, and tolerance (the medicine loses its effect). If you notice these or any other side effects, stop using them and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
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