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- $Subject{Iophen-C Iotuss Muro Par Glycerol C ParTussi-Organidin Wallace
- Tussi-R-Gen Goldline Cough suppressant expectorant codeine iodinated glycerol
- coughs colds infection inflammation upper respiratory tract bronchial narcotic
- cough center brain}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- codeine and iodinated glycerol combination
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
-
- Iophen-C (various manufacturers)
- Iotuss (Muro)
- Par Glycerol C (Par)
- Tussi-Organidin (Wallace)
- Tussi-R-Gen (Goldline)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
-
- Cough suppressant and expectorant combination
-
- INGREDIENT
-
- codeine and iodinated glycerol
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- DOSAGE FORM
-
- Oral liquid (10 mg codeine and 30 mg iodinated glycerol per 5-ml
- spoonful)
-
- STORAGE
-
- Codeine and iodinated glycerol combination should be stored at room
- temperature in a tightly closed container. Avoid exposure of this medication
- to high temperatures.
-
- USES
-
- This drug is used to relieve coughs due to colds or infection or
- inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Iodinated glycerol is an
- expectorant, which loosens bronchial secretions. Codeine is a narcotic cough
- suppressant, which acts on the cough center in the brain.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- You can take codeine and iodinated glycerol combination on an empty
- stomach or, to avoid stomach irritation, with food or milk (as directed by
- your doctor).
- Each dose should be measured carefully with a specially designed 5-ml
- measuring spoon.
- To help loosen the mucus in the bronchi, you should drink a glass of
- water after each dose.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed one as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not double the next dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, restlessness, stomach upset,
- vomiting, or weakness. These side effects should disappear as your body
- adjusts to the medication.
- If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a
- sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
- To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
- drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- blurred vision; cold, clammy skin; confusion; difficulty in breathing;
- fainting; skin rash; or swollen lymph nodes.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- This drug can interact with other types of drugs:
- 1. Concurrent use with other central nervous system depressants (such as
- alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, other
- narcotics, pain medications, phenothiazine tranquilizers, and sleeping
- medications) or with tricyclic antidepressants can lead to extreme drowsiness.
- 2. Use of a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor within 14 days of use of
- codeine and iodinated glycerol combination can lead to serious side effects.
- 3. The iodine component of iodinated glycerol can increase the side
- effects of lithium on the thyroid gland. It can also increase the effects of
- antithyroid medications.
- 4. Cimetidine combined with this medication can cause confusion,
- disorientation, and shortness of breath.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to codeine, or to other narcotics (such as
- hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, methadone, opium, oxycodone,
- propoxyphene, and pentazocine), or to iodinated glycerol, iodine, or
- iodine-containing dyes.
- * Before starting to take this medication, be sure to tell your doctor if
- you now have or if you have ever had acne, asthma, brain disease, cystic
- fibrosis, gallstones or gallbladder disease, gastrointestinal diseases, heart
- disease, kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, mental disorders,
- enlarged prostate gland, or thyroid disease.
- * If this drug makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in activities
- that require alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially
- dangerous equipment.
- * While you are taking this medication, drink several glasses of water a
- day to help loosen bronchial secretions, unless your doctor directs you to do
- otherwise.
- * Because this product contains codeine, it has the potential for abuse
- and must be used with caution. Tolerance may develop quickly; you should not
- use it in higher doses, or for longer periods, than recommended by your
- doctor. If you have been taking it for longer than several weeks, do not stop
- taking it until you first check with your doctor. Stopping the drug abruptly
- can lead to a withdrawal reaction (body aches, diarrhea, gooseflesh, vomiting,
- restlessness, runny nose, sneezing, sweating, trembling, or excessive
- yawning). Your doctor may, therefore, want to reduce your dosage gradually.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This medication
- should not be taken during pregnancy. Large amounts of codeine taken during
- pregnancy can lead to addiction in the developing fetus, resulting in
- withdrawal reactions in the newborn infant. Iodinated glycerol can cause
- goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland) in the developing fetus. Also, tell your
- doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Both codeine and iodinated
- glycerol can pass into the breast milk and cause side effects in the nursing
- infant.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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