Manufacturer
HOE PHARMACEUTICALS SDN. BHD.
Contents
Pholcodine
Indication
Acute non-productive cough.
Instruction
Adult: 5-10 mg 3 or 4 times daily.
Child: 6-12 years 2-5 mg 3 or 4 times daily. >12 years Same as adult dose.
Drug interaction
Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants (e.g. barbiturates, narcotic analgesics). May potentiate the hypotensive effects of antihypertensives and diuretics. Concomitant use with neuromuscular blocking agents may result in anaphylaxis.Potentially Fatal: Concurrent use of MAOIs (or within 14 days of stopping treatment) may result in hypotension, psychosis, or bizarre behaviour.
Malaysia
