
Codylex PD Expectorant
Manufacturer
Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Salt Composition
Ambroxol (15mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (50mg/5ml) + Terbutaline (1.25mg/5ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Codylex PD Expectorant effectively treats wet cough (cough with mucus) in children by thinning the mucus and relieving throat irritation.
Dosage Form
Expectorant
Introduction
Give Codylex PD Expectorant to your child orally, with or without food. It helps in thinning the mucus by increasing its water content, which relieves throat irritation and clears congestion, enabling easy breathing. You may be required to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon your child’s clinical condition and severity of the illness. Do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself, even if your child starts to feel better. Continue the medicine until the prescribed course is complete. Codylex PD Expectorant may have some common and temporary side effects, including excessive salivation, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, irregular heartbeat, rash, tremors, and numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet. In case of worrisome episodes, call your child’s doctor right away. Narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of respiratory illness, allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, sinus issues, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Codylex PD Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Codylex PD Expectorant contains three active medicines. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that decreases the stickiness of the mucus and helps in its removal from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways.
Quick Tips
Codylex PD Expectorant may make your child feel sleepy. Advise your child to be cautious when taking part in physical activities. Do not share your child’s medicines with other children, even if they show similar symptoms. Each child is different, and the dose and frequency of medicine depend upon factors like body weight, age, and clinical condition. Stop Codylex PD Expectorant and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties. Practice self-care tips: Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergies. Give your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and loosen the mucus accumulated in the lungs. Restrain your child from having caffeinated products and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughing. Make your child gargle with warm saltwater. Ensure your child takes enough rest.
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Frequently asked questions
My child has a cough with no mucus. Can I give Codylex PD Expectorant?
Codylex PD Expectorant is intended for the treatment of wet coughs, designed to expel mucus from the airway, relieving throat irritation, congestion and providing soothing effects. For dry coughs, cough suppressants are a better choice. Please consult your child's doctor before administering any medication.
What if my child takes too much Codylex PD Expectorant?
An overdose or prolonged use of Codylex PD Expectorant can lead to serious side effects, including seizures, rapid heartbeat, and excessive salivation. Always administer this medication as prescribed by your child's doctor, ensuring the correct dose, time, and method. Avoid abrupt discontinuation of medication even if symptoms improve, as sudden withdrawal might worsen the child's condition.
My child has a severe cough. Can I give him two cough medicines together?
Do not administer more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by your child's doctor. If unsure, consult your child's doctor before administering any medication.
Can I give my cough medicine to my child?
Never give your child medicines intended for adult use. Only administer medications specifically formulated for children. Carefully review the medicine label and follow the prescribed dosage guidelines before administration.
How should Codylex PD Expectorant be stored?
Codylex PD Expectorant should be kept at room temperature, away from direct heat or light, in a dry location. Store all medications out of reach and sight of children to prevent accidental ingestion.