Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children above 12 years old: 2 teaspoonfuls (10ml), every 6 hours;
or as directed by physician.
Tusinco Cough Syrup
Indications:
Productive & unproductive cough sneezing and nasal congestion of common cold, influenza and similar upper respiratory tract infection
Packaging
120ml
Active ingredients
Codeine Phosphate 4mg
Ephedrine HCl 4mg
Chlorpheniramine Mal. 2mg
Ammonium Chloride 100mg
Flavoured Vehicle q.s. 5ml
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-43264
Category:
Part 1 Poison & Part II & III Dangerous Drugs
