Pholcodine Benefits & Uses

Pholcodine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cough

Pholcodine 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: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Do not give to children under 6 years

Pholcodine Side Effects

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

Moderate

Drowsiness

Common

Dizziness
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Sleepiness

Pholcodine Related Warnings

Is the use of Pholcodine safe for pregnant women?

Pholcodine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Pholcodine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Pholcodine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Pholcodine on the Kidneys?

Pholcodine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pholcodine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Pholcodine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Pholcodine on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pholcodine with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Pentazocine

Aliskiren

Alprazolam

Amitriptyline

Pholcodine Contraindications

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

Asthma
Constipation
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pholcodine

Is this Pholcodine habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Pholcodine can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

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

After taking Pholcodine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pholcodine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pholcodine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Pholcodine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Pholcodine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pholcodine

It is safe to take Pholcodine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pholcodine

Consumption of alcohol and Pholcodine together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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