Suncodin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dihydrocodeine tartrate

Indications/Uses

Relief of moderate to severe pain.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 tab every 4-6 hr. Childn 4-12 yr 0.5-1 mg/kg every 4-6 hr.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ or after meals.

Contraindications

Resp depression, obstructive airways disease.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if serotonin syndrome is suspected. Not to be used during asthma attack. Hypothyroidism; adrenal insufficiency. Long-term use. Avoid alcohol use. Concomitant use w/ serotonergic drugs, benzodiazepines. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Chronic hepatic disease, renal insufficiency. Pregnancy. Not to be used during lactation. Not recommended in childn <4 yr. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Serotonin syndrome; adrenal insufficiency; low libido, impotence, erectile dysfunction, amenorrhea, infertility; reduced fertility.

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Drug Interactions

Serotonin syndrome w/ serotonergic drugs eg, SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, triptans, 5-HT₃ receptor antagonists, mirtazapine, trazodone, tramadol, MAOIs. Additive pharmacologic effect w/ benzodiazepines.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Analgesics (Opioid)

ATC Classification

N02AA08 - dihydrocodeine ; Belongs to the class of natural opium alkaloids. Used to relieve pain.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Suncodin tab 30 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;100 × 10's;50 × 10's

Suncodin

dihydrocodeine

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Antah Pharma