Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children above 12 years old:: 2 teaspoonfuls (10ml), every 6 hours;
or as directed by physician.
Socasil Cough Syrup
Indications:
Productive & unproductive cough sneezing and nasal congestion of common cold, influenza and similar upper respiratory tract infection
Packaging
150ml
Active ingredients
Codeine Phosphate 4mg
Ephedrine HCl 4.9mg
Chlorpheniramine Mal. 2mg
Ext. Cocillana Liq. 0.06ml
Ext. Senega Liq. 0.03ml
Ext. Squill Liq. 0.03ml
Caution
i. Children under 12 years old should not take Codeine.
ii. Codeine should only be used to treat acute moderate pain in children above 12 years of age, and only if it cannot be relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.
iii. Codeine should not be used at all in children (aged below 18 years) who undergo surgery for the removal of the tonsil or adenoids to treat obstructive sleep apnoea.
iv. Codeine should not be used in children with conditions associated with breathing problems.
v. Codeine should not be used in people of any age who are known to be ultra-rapid metabolisers nor in breastfeeding mothers.
This may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery. It is dangerous to exceed the stated dose.
H.K. Reg. No.
HK-43271
Category:
Part 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drugs
