Excodin Syrup
Prescription Required
Introduction of Excodin Syrup
Excodin Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, throat irritation, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Excodin Syrup is a combination of H1 antihistaminics (first generation), mucolytics, opioids, and menthol.
Excodin Syrup is a combination of H1 antihistaminics (first generation), mucolytics, opioids, and menthol.
Uses of Excodin Syrup
Benefits of Excodin Syrup
In Dry cough
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Excodin Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Excodin Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Excodin Syrup
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Excodin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness
- Sweating
How to use Excodin Syrup
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. Excodin Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Excodin Syrup.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Excodin Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Excodin Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Excodin Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Excodin Syrup may cause dizziness, blurred vision or the inability to think clearly.
As Excodin Syrup may cause dizziness, blurred vision or the inability to think clearly.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Excodin Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Excodin Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Excodin Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Excodin Syrup
₹80.0/Syrup
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Quick tips
Excodin Syrup
- Excodin Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
- Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
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