Febricod

Generic Name

Co-codamol (codeine And Paracetamol)

Packs Price

Tab 15/500 mg (030403): 10x10: 170.00: 200.00
Tab 15/500 mg (030403): 2x10: 34.00: 40.00
Tab 15/500 mg (030403): 3x10: 51.00: 60.00
Tab 30/500 mg (030404): 10x10: 212.50: 250.00
Tab 3

Company

Xenon

Therapeutic Group

Opioids

Indication Dosage

Mild To Moderate Pain:

Adult: 8/500-16/1000 Mg Every 4-6 Hours As Required; Maximum 64/4000 Mg Per Day; Alternatively, 15/500-30/1000 Mg Every 4-6 Hours As Required; Maximum 120/4000 Mg Per Day

Severe Pain (using Co-codamol 30/500 Preparations Only):

Adult: 30/500-60/1000 Mg Every 4-6 Hours As Required; Maximum 240/4000 Mg Per Day

Content

Tab 15mg /500mg: Codeine 15mg, Paracetamol 500mg.
Tab 30mg /500mg: Codeine 30mg, Paracetamol 500mg.
Tab 8mg /500mg: Codeine 8mg, Paracetamol 500mg.
Tab 10mg /500mg: Codeine 10mg, Paracetamol 500mg.

Pregnancy

Risk Of Respiratory Depression And Withdrawal Symptoms In The Neonate, Risk Of Gastric Stasis And Inhalation Pneumonia In The Mother If Opioid Analgesics Are Used During Labour And Delivery

Stability

Analgesic
Opioid

Contra Indications

Acute Ulcerative Colitis, Abdominal Distention, Conditions Where Inhibition Of Peristalsis Should Be Avoided, Known Ultra-rapid Codeine Metabolisers, Respiratory Depression, Obstructed Airways, Acute Alcoholism, Head Injury, Raised Intra Cranial Pressure, Biliary Tract Surgery.

Precautions

Acute Ulcerative Colitis, Abdominal Distention, Conditions Where Inhibition Of Peristalsis Should Be Avoided, Known Ultra-rapid Codeine Metabolisers, Respiratory Depression, Obstructed Airways, Acute Alcoholism, Head Injury, Raised Intra Cranial Pressure, Biliary Tract Surgery.

Lactation

Not Recommended

Side Effects

Abdominal Pain
Anorexia
Blood Disorders
Depression
Hypothermia
Leucopenia
Malaise
Muscle Fasciculation
Neutropenia
Pancreatitis
Seizures
Thrombocytopenia
Dependence
Constipation
Nausea
Dry Mouth
Dizziness
Sedation
Blurred Vision
Confusion
Urinary Retention.

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Author

Shahid Arif