Phensedyl T Syrup (Codeine 10mg/ Triprolidine 1.25mg/5ml)

Phensedyl T Syrup is used as an opioid to relieve pain ranging from mild to moderately severe. It is similar to morphine and hydrocodone, acting as a cough suppressant. It binds the receptors in the brain that are responsible for transmitting the feeling of pain throughout the body.

Even though the pain is still apparent to the patient, it decreases discomfort, and increases the tolerance to pain. It also acts as a sedative and slows down the breathing. This drug is also used as an antitussive in lower doses; dextromethorphan has equivalent antitussive activity but has much lower toxicity in accidental overdose.

If you are prone to frequent asthma attacks with hyperventilation and breathing problems, or a blockage in your intestines, the medicine should not be prescribed. If you are pregnant and are on this medicine, your baby may become dependent on it. It is not to be prescribed for children below the age of 12 years.

It is important that you take Phensedyl T Syrup exactly as your doctor has prescribed it for it can slow your breathing down to dangerous levels. Even at regular doses, it is habit forming, and must not be used without a prescription. If you have noisy breathing, seizures, impotence, slow heart rate, light headedness, find a doctor immediately.

If self-administered, use exactly as directed (do not increase dose or frequency); may cause physical and/or psychological dependence. While using this medication, do not use alcohol and other prescription or OTC medications (especially sedatives, tranquilizers, antihistamines, or pain medications) without consulting prescriber.

Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake). May cause dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, agitation, impaired coordination, or blurred vision (use caution when driving, climbing stairs, or changing position – rising from sitting or lying to standing, or when engaging in tasks requiring alertness until response to drug is known); nausea or vomiting, or loss of appetite (frequent mouth care, small frequent meals, sucking lozenges, or chewing gum may help); constipation (increased exercise, fluids, or dietary fruit and fiber may help – if constipation remains an unresolved problem, consult prescriber about use of stool softeners).

Report confusion, insomnia, excessive nervousness, excessive sedation or drowsiness, or shakiness; acute GI upset; difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; facial flushing, rapid heartbeat or palpitations; urinary difficulty; unusual muscle weakness; or vision changes.

Symptoms of overdose include CNS and respiratory depression, gastrointestinal cramping, constipation. Naloxone 2 mg I.V. (0.01 mg/kg for children) with repeat administration as necessary up to a total of 10 mg.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

The medicine is useful against the following conditions:

Pain

Dry Cough

Here are some of the possible side effects of this drug:

Drowsiness

Constipation

Hypotension

Bradycardia

Dizziness

Light Headedness

Headache

Restlessness

Confusion

Rash

Urticaria

Anorexia

Nausea

Vomiting

Decreased Urination

Blurred Vision

Weakness

Shortness Of Breath

Convulsions

Are there any missed dose instructions?

If you miss a dose of Codeine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Are there any overdose instructions?

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Symptoms of overdose include CNS and respiratory depression, gastrointestinal cramping, constipation.

Naloxone 2 mg I.V. (0.01 mg/kg for children) with repeat administration as necessary up to a total of 10 mg.

This medication behaves as an opioid analgesic with antitussive properties that works by binding to opioid receptors in the CNS. Specifically, it binds to mu-type, kappa-type and delta-type opioid receptors and inhibits the secretion of neurotransmitters responsible for the transmission of pain stimuli such as GABA, substance P, acetylcholine.