Makatussin comp syrup 80 ml

Description

Makatussin comp syrup 80 ml

Makatussin comp syrup 80 ml is a medicine for the treatment of coughs, especially dry coughs. It dampens the urge to cough, loosens mucus and causes the swelling of the bronchial and nasal mucous membranes to subside.

Local name: MAKATUSSIN COMP Syrup 10 mg/5 ml+15 mg/5 ml
Country: Switzerland
Laboratory: Gebro Pharma SA
Route: Oral
use Form: Syrup
ATC: Associations, opium alkaloids and derivatives (R05DA20)

Makatussin syrup. forms, composition and dosages:

• Solution; Oral; Dihydrocodeine Hydrochloride 10 mg; Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 15 mg / 5 ml

Makatussin 80ml is a tradename that contains several active ingredients in its composition:

• Dihydrocodeine (Possibly safe. Probably compatible. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.)
• Diphenhydramine ( Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.)

Adults aged 18 and over: 5 ml 2 – 3 times daily. A measuring cup is included for precise dosage.

Stick to the dosage stated in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects

The following side effects can occur when taking Makatussin Comp. Cough syrup occur:

The following information is used to classify the frequency of side effects: “Very common” (≥1/10), “common” (<1/10, ≥1/100), “uncommon” (<1/100, ≥1/ 1000), “rare” (<1/1000, ≥1/10,000), “very rare” (<1/10,000), “not known” (cannot be estimated from the available data).

Codeine is not recommended for adolescents 12 to 18 years of age who suffer from respiratory disorders as this patient population may be more susceptible to codeine-related respiratory disorders.