Tussipax Codeine 10mg + Chlorhydrate d'ethylmorphine 10mg

Indication

Tussipax is a combination antitussive product containing two opioid-derived cough suppressants. It is used for the relief of dry, irritating, or persistent cough in adults when other treatments are inadequate.

Ingredients

• Codeine phosphate 10 mg
• Ethylmorphine hydrochloride 10 mg

Direction

Adults: as directed by a physician, typically 1 tablet 2–3 times daily. Do not exceed prescribed dose. Not for self-medication beyond 3–5 days.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• constipation.
• Nausea
• vomiting.
• Rare: respiratory depression
• dependence.

Precautions

• Contains opioid
• derived substances — risk of dependence and misuse.
• Do not use in patients with respiratory depression
• asthma
• or COPD exacerbation.
• Not for use in children under 15 years.
• Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants.
• Requires medical prescription in most jurisdictions.
• Keep out of reach of children.