{"id":6963,"date":"2021-02-06T15:59:01","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T15:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6963"},"modified":"2021-06-02T10:27:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T10:27:53","slug":"coldypect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/coldypect\/","title":{"rendered":"Codepect &#8211; Bromhexine hydrochloride and Ephedrine hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n0.5 mg \/ ml + 1 mg \/ ml&nbsp;oral&nbsp;solution&nbsp;<br>bromhexine hydrochloride and ephedrine hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Coldypect is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Codepect contains bromhexine and&nbsp;ephedrine.&nbsp;Bromhexine is considered to make the mucus in the airways thinner.&nbsp;It can facilitate the expectoration of mucus.&nbsp;Ephedrine&nbsp;dilates the trachea and has a decongestant effect on the mucous membranes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codepect is used for coughs with viscous mucus and at the same time needs a tracheal dilating effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bromhexine and&nbsp;ephedrine&nbsp;contained in Coldypect may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Codepect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Codepect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to bromhexine,&nbsp;ephedrine,&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Coldypect if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>previously had heart disease, irregular heartbeat, or angina<\/li><li>have a cardiovascular disease<\/li><li>have high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>has high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood (&nbsp;hyperthyroidism&nbsp;)<\/li><li>has enlarged&nbsp;prostate<\/li><li>has&nbsp;glaucoma<\/li><li>have&nbsp;diabetes<\/li><li>have&nbsp;stomach ulcers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a bloody cough, consult a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As&nbsp;dry mouth&nbsp;occurs, careful oral hygiene (brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day) while using Codepect is important.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe skin reactions have been reported with the use of bromhexine.&nbsp;If you get a rash (including ulcers in the mucous membranes of eg mouth, throat, nose, eyes, genitals), stop using Coldypect and contact a doctor immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;and long-term use, there is a certain risk of developing an addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Codepect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Coldypect, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MAO inhibitors&nbsp;(antidepressants)<\/li><li>medicines for high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/toflacort\/\">dexamethasone<\/a> (cortisone preparation).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No adverse effects in the fetus have been shown, but normal caution applies especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bromhexine is likely to pass into breast milk and should therefore be avoided during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with Coldypect, dizziness may occur.&nbsp;This should be taken into account when sharpened attention is required, for example when driving a car.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Codepect contains ethanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 3.8% by&nbsp;volume of ethanol&nbsp;(alcohol), ie up to 450 mg per&nbsp;dose, equivalent to 11.4 ml of beer or 4.8 ml of wine.&nbsp;Harmful to people suffering from alcoholism.&nbsp;Attention should be paid to pregnant or lactating women, children, and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or&nbsp;epilepsy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Codepect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is: Show larger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><em>Adults and children over 15 years: Children 11-14 years: Children 6-10 years: Children 2-5 years: Children from 6 months<\/em><\/td><td>15 ml 3-4 times a day10-15 ml 3 times a day10 ml 3 times a day5 ml 3 times a day2.5 ml 3 times a day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you experience any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects, stop using the medicine immediately&nbsp;and contact a doctor:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Spasm of the musculoskeletal system, which may cause difficulty breathing (&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe allergic reactions including anaphylactic&nbsp;shock&nbsp;and&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;with symptoms such as rapidly increasing swelling of the face, tongue, and throat;&nbsp;difficulty swallowing;&nbsp;hives&nbsp;and&nbsp;itching, dizziness, and difficulty breathing.<\/li><li>Severe skin reactions with symptoms such as:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>circular, irregular, red spots on the skin of the hands and arms (erythema multiforme),<\/li><li>skin rash, usually in the form of blisters or sores in the oral cavity and eyes and other mucous membranes such as e.g.&nbsp;in the genitals (&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&nbsp;),<\/li><li>severe, extensive skin damage with separation of the skin from superficial mucous membranes (&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;),<\/li><li>skin rash with blisters and fever (&nbsp;acute&nbsp;generalized exanthematous&nbsp;pustulosis&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur are:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness, headache, palpitations, tremors, and anxiety.<\/li><li>Hives and rash.<\/li><li>Difficulty urinating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and insomnia.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hallucinations, confusion, aggression, transient increase in certain liver values.<\/li><li>Dry mouth.<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity reaction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decreased appetite.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;Postal address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Codepect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the bottle upright to prevent leakage.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are bromhexine hydrochloride 0.533 mg and ephedrine hydrochloride 1 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are polysorbate 20,&nbsp;glycerol,&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(total alcohol content 3%), citric acid monohydrate, sodium hydroxide (for&nbsp;pH&nbsp;adjustment), peppermint blood orange flavor, and water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear, colorless solution.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber-colored glass bottle with child-resistant plastic screw cap: 300 and 500 ml.&nbsp;A 20 ml plastic dosing cup is attached to the bottle.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energizer 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Codepect contains bromhexine and ephedrine. Bromhexine is considered to make the mucus in the airways thinner. It can facilitate the expectoration of mucus. 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