Description of Codipront syrup

Codipront syrup

Codipront syrup is an opioid pain medicine used to treat mild to moderate pain. Includes codeine side effects, interactions, and indications.

A cough is a common reflex action that helps clear your airways of mucus, foreign particles, and irritants. It is a symptom of many underlying conditions such as the common cold, flu, chest infections, and even allergies. A cough can be either dry or productive, meaning that it brings up phlegm or mucus. While a mild cough is usually not a cause for concern, a persistent or severe cough should be evaluated by a doctor to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.  Remember, a cough is a natural defense mechanism, so don’t suppress it completely! Make an appointment to see us to diagnose the underlying cause of your cough!

Codeine and Codipront syrup

Codeine is an opiate and is related to morphine. It is derived from the sap of the opium poppy. It is mainly used to treat pain, diarrhea and coughing. Its cough suppressant effects typically start about 1/2 an hour to start working, and its effects can last for up to 4-6 hours. Side effects of codeine include vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness and drowsiness.

This syrup is available in a syrup or tablet form, but the tablet form is more commonly seen in Singapore. The dose of Codipront for adults is 1 tablet up to thrice daily.

This syrup is thought to be more effective than Dhasedyl or Procodin due to its higher codeine content; although that increases the risks of side effects associated with codeine. It is also conveniently administered as it comes in the form of a tablet.

Reactions

Nausea & vomiting, drowsiness, tiredness, disturbances in the digestive system, difficulty in urination, headache, euphoria, tinnitus, shortness of breath, decrease in BP, confusion, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, vision disturbances, itching & reddening of the skin, slow breathing (rare).