Kodelak - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and form of release (syrup Fito, Broncho tablets, elixir with thyme) of a drug for cough treatment in adults, children and pregnancy
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Kodelak. Comments of visitors of the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Kodelak in their practice are presented. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Kodelak in the presence of existing structural analogs. Use to treat cough in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Kodelak - antitussive drug of combined composition.
Codeine has a central antitussive effect, reduces the excitability of the cough center. When used in doses that exceed recommended, to a lesser extent than morphine, depresses breathing, inhibits intestinal motility, rarely causes miosis, nausea, vomiting, but may cause constipation. In small doses codeine does not cause respiratory depression, does not disrupt the function of the ciliated epithelium, and does not reduce bronchial secretion. With prolonged use, codeine can cause drug dependence.
The herb of thermopsis contains isoquinoline alkaloids that excite the respiratory center and stimulate the vomiting center. The herb of thermopsis has a pronounced expectorant effect, manifested in an increase in secretory function of the bronchial glands, intensification of the activity of the ciliary epithelium and acceleration of the evacuation of the secret.
Sodium bicarbonate changes the pH of the bronchial mucus to the alkaline side, reduces the viscosity of the sputum, to some extent also stimulates the motor function of the ciliated epithelium.
The Licorice root has an expectorant effect due to the content of glycyrrhizin, which stimulates the activity of ciliated epithelium in the trachea and bronchi,and also enhances the secretory function of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. In addition, the licorice root exerts an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles, because contains flavone compounds.
The drug promotes the evacuation of mucus from the respiratory tract with cough, weakens the cough reflex. The maximum of action occurs 30-60 minutes after ingestion and lasts 2-6 hours.
Indications
- symptomatic therapy of dry cough of different etiology in bronchopulmonary diseases.
Forms of release
Pills.
Syrup Kodelak Fito.
Kodelak Broncho tablets.
Elixir Codelac Broncho with thyme.
Instructions for use and dosing regimen
Pills
The drug is administered orally, 1 tablet 2-3 times a day for several days. Treatment should be short.
It should be borne in mind that the maximum dose of codeine for adults with oral administration is: single-dose - 50 mg, daily - 200 mg.
In patients with impaired renal function, excretion of codeine is slowed, so it is recommended to increase the interval between Kodelak's methods.
Syrup
The drug is administered orally depending on age:
- Children 2-5 years - 5 ml;
- Children 5-8 years - 10 ml;
- Children 8-12 years old - 10-15 ml;
- Children 12-15 years and adults - 15-20 ml.
The daily dose should be divided into 2-3 divided doses.
The drug should be taken in between meals. Treatment should be short (several days).
Elixir with thyme
Is taken orally during a meal, with a little water.
Adults and children over 12 years of age - 10 ml 4 times a day.
Children aged 2 to 6 years are prescribed 2.5 ml 3 times a day, at the age of 6 to 12 years - 5 ml 3 times a day.
The maximum duration of treatment without a doctor's consultation is 5 days.
Side effect
- nausea, vomiting;
- constipation;
- headache;
- drowsiness;
- itching;
- hives;
- with prolonged use, it is possible to develop drug dependence to codeine.
Contraindications
- respiratory insufficiency;
- bronchial asthma;
- pregnancy;
- lactation period (breastfeeding);
- children under 2 years;
- taking central analgesics (buprenorphine, nalbuphine, pentazocine);
- drinking alcohol;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
The drug is contraindicated for use in pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
special instructions
Use with caution in patients with increased intracranial pressure.
Long-term treatment with the drug in high doses can lead to the development of drug dependence.
Do not prescribe Codelac at the same time as mucolytic and expectorant drugs.
Before the appointment of antitussives should clarify the cause of cough and determine the need for special treatment.
It should be borne in mind that the drug is doping, because contains codeine (which is a narcotic analgesic).
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms
In connection with the possibility of developing sedative action, during treatment it is not recommended to engage in activities requiring increased attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Drug Interactions
It is not recommended to use concomitantly with other drugs that depress CNS activity due to increased sedative effect and depressant effect on the respiratory center by hypnotics, sedatives, antihistamines, central analgesics, anxiolytics, antipsychotic drugs.
Chloramphenicol inhibits the biotransformation of codeine and thereby enhances its effect.
When applying Kodelak in large doses, the action of cardiac glycosides (including digoxin) may be intensified, because with the weakening of the peristalsis, their absorption increases.
Adsorbents, astringents and enveloping agents can reduce the absorption of codeine, which is part of the drug, from the digestive tract.
Analogues of the drug Kodelak
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Pills for cough.
Analogues for the pharmacological group (antitussives in combinations):
- Alex Plus;
- Bronhitusen Vramed;
- Broncholine sage;
- Broncholitin;
- Bronchoton;
- Bronchocine;
- Glycodine;
- Kodelmikst;
- Codipron;
- Codterpine;
- Co -anol;
- Libexin;
- Neo-Codion;
- Omnitus;
- Padeviks;
- Paracodamol;
- Rengalin;
- Tedein;
- Terasil-D;
- Tercodin;
- Terpinkod;
- Tussin plus;
- Fervex from a dry cough.
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