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Suggest Dosage For Codeine Phosphate And Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Question: sir, what is the use of codeine phosphate and chlorphinaramine maleate syrup for children and the duration of treatment . Any side effects by using the drug P.R.Sastry,Hyd
Brief Answer:
Increased sleepiness may occur
Detailed Answer:
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Codeine phosphate is a cough suppressant while chlorpheniramine maleate is an antiallergic. Usually the cough and cold that we suffer from, are due to certain viral infections which are associated with some allergic reaction and hence the latter needs to be given once or twice daily for a few days. The side effect of increased sleepiness may occur but that is acceptable. Codeine is ok to be taken but it thickens the cough. Instead I prefer steam inhalation which mobilizes the cough and thereby provides relief.
Regards
Increased sleepiness may occur
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Codeine phosphate is a cough suppressant while chlorpheniramine maleate is an antiallergic. Usually the cough and cold that we suffer from, are due to certain viral infections which are associated with some allergic reaction and hence the latter needs to be given once or twice daily for a few days. The side effect of increased sleepiness may occur but that is acceptable. Codeine is ok to be taken but it thickens the cough. Instead I prefer steam inhalation which mobilizes the cough and thereby provides relief.
Regards
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