Pholtex Junior 5 mg/5 ml Syrup,
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of unproductive coughs.
Dosage (summary)
Children 5-12 years: 2.5-5 ml three to four times daily; 2-5 years: 2.5 ml three times daily.
Special Populations
- Children under 2 years
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAOIs
- CNS depressants
- Antihypertensives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pholcodine
- Respiratory failure risk
- Liver disease
- Chronic bronchitis
- COPD
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Skin reactions
Counselling Points
- Avoid driving if drowsy
- Monitor for skin reactions
- Caution with alcohol
Serious warnings
- Respiratory depression risk
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
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