Cophedrin E 16mg Tablet

Short Description

Cophedrin E 16mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine that effectively alleviates moderate to severe pain and is also used in the treatment of dry cough.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cophedrin E 16mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cophedrin E 16mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

drowsiness lightheadedness dizziness sedation shortness of breath nausea vomiting sweating

Alcohol Warning

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Cophedrin E 16mg Tablet as it may cause excessive sleepiness or dizziness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Cophedrin E 16mg Tablet is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception. It also has an antitussive effect on the brain. This means that it suppresses coughs by decreasing nerve messages from the brain that cause coughing.

Use Cophedrin E 16mg Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed. It causes sleepiness or dizziness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Cophedrin E 16mg Tablet as it may cause excessive sleepiness or dizziness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.