Tussipax Codeine + Ethylmorphine Cough Tablets

Indication

A combination opioid-based cough suppressant used for the relief of dry, irritating, non-productive cough where other antitussives have been ineffective.

Ingredients

• Codeine phosphate (strength not confirmed per standard references)
• Ethylmorphine hydrochloride (strength not confirmed per standard references)

Direction

Not available

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• sedation
• dizziness.
• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation.
• Dependence and withdrawal with prolonged use.
• Respiratory depression (high doses or overdose).
• Euphoria
• confusion.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine — use only as directed by a doctor.
• Contains opioids (codeine and ethylmorphine)
• risk of dependence
• misuse
• and addiction.
• Contraindicated in children under 12 years.
• Contraindicated in patients who are ultra
• rapid CYP2D6 metabolisers.
• Contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression
• severe asthma
• or COPD.
• Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants.
• May cause drowsiness
• avoid driving or operating machinery.
• Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.