Description

Thiocodin tablets are an antitussive medication . Thiocodin contains two active ingredients: codeine and sulfoguaiacol. The former reduces coughing frequency, while the latter facilitates expectoration. The medication is used for dry, persistent cough without expectoration.

Composition Thiocodin 15 mg + 300 mg

The active substances of the drug are: codeine phosphate hemihydrate ( Codeini phosphas hemihydricus ) and sulfoguaiacol ( Sulfogaiacolum ).

1 tablet contains 15 mg of codeine phosphate hemihydrate and 300 mg of sulfoguaiacol.

Excipients: talc, potato starch, magnesium stearate.

Thiocodin dosage 15 mg + 300 mg

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The drug is administered orally, swallowing the entire tablet with a glass of water during meals. During treatment, drink at least 2 liters of fluids daily to facilitate expectoration of mucus from the respiratory tract. The drug can be used for a maximum of 3 days without consulting a doctor.

Thiocodin is not recommended for use in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years with respiratory disorders for the treatment of cough.

The recommended dosage of Thiocodin for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age is 1 tablet 3 times a day, but with at least a 4–6 hour break.

Action Thiocodin, 15 mg + 300 mg, tablets

Thiocodin cough tablets contain two active ingredients with complementary effects. Codeine inhibits the cough reflex, reducing the frequency of coughing attacks. Sulfaguaiacol has an expectorant effect, facilitating the movement of liquefied secretions through the respiratory tract and their expectoration.

Indications

Thiocodin is intended for the treatment of dry, persistent cough without expectoration of sputum.

Contraindications

Contraindications to use include hypersensitivity to codeine, sulfaguaiacol, or any of the other ingredients. Thiocodin should not be used by individuals with: bronchial asthma, respiratory failure, coma, cystic fibrosis, bronchial dilation, alcohol or opioid addiction, very rapid metabolism of codeine to morphine, or a productive cough.

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Very common side effects (more than 1 in 10 patients): nausea and vomiting, constipation, dizziness, sedation.

Uncommon side effects (occurring in less than 1 in 100 patients): allergic reactions (itching, hives, rash, skin eczema); sudden mood changes (excessive joy or sadness); breathing disorders, bronchospasm; palpitations, drop in blood pressure and fainting; drowsiness, headaches; constriction of the pupils, urinary retention; decreased appetite, visual and hearing disorders; excessive sweating; hallucinations (seeing non-existent objects); acute abdominal pain (this mainly applies to patients after gallbladder removal), irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, the symptoms of which may include stomach pain (after taking high doses of the medicine).

Warnings and precautions

Before using the drug, consult a doctor in patients with: reduced blood volume, increased intracranial pressure or head injuries, renal failure, liver dysfunction, hypertension, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, glaucoma, inflammatory diseases or diseases leading to intestinal obstruction, diseases of the biliary tract and after surgery in the biliary tract, prostatic hyperplasia, difficult urination, urolithiasis.

Codeine is converted into morphine in the liver by an enzyme. Morphine is the substance that determines codeine's effects. Some people have a variation of this enzyme, which can cause different effects in different individuals. In some people, morphine is not produced or is produced in very small amounts, and therefore will not have a cough suppressant effect. Others are more likely to experience severe side effects due to the very large amounts of morphine produced. If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek medical advice immediately: slow or shallow breathing, confusion, drowsiness, constricted pupils, nausea or vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite.

Overuse of Thiocodin can lead to addiction. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if this medication is overused and abruptly discontinued.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store below 25°C. Store in the original packaging.

Use of other medications

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, have recently taken or are planning to take.

Thiocodin may interact with the following drugs:

• anti-anxiety,
• antidepressants also within 14 days after discontinuing these drugs,
• antihistamines,
• sleeping pills,
• cytostatics,
• opioid painkillers,
• relaxing skeletal muscles,
• clonidine,
• drugs used in Parkinson's disease,
• metoclopramide,
• quinidine,
• antibiotic - rifampicin,
• containing alcohol.

Taking the medicine with food and drink

Thiocodin tablets should be taken with food.

Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol may increase the effects of codeine. Be aware that alcohol may be an ingredient in some foods and medications.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Do not use in pregnant women. Thiocodin should not be taken while breastfeeding.

Impact on laboratory tests

Thiocodin may cause a positive result in anti-doping tests.

Use of the drug in children and adolescents

Do not use Thiocodin tablets in children under 12 years of age.

Driving and operating machinery

Do not drive or operate machinery or moving equipment while taking this medication. It may cause dizziness and drowsiness, which impairs the psychophysical abilities necessary for these activities.