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Details About Generic Salt :: Paracetamol , Codeine Sulfate
Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
| 6C. ANTI-TUSSIVES/MUCOLYTICS/EXPECTORANTS in 6. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM |
| PARACETAMOL + CODEINE SULFATE |
| OPIOID ANALGESIC | ANALGESIC |
| also comes under 1I. Opioid Analgesics in 1. Nervous System |
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Indications & Dose: ANALGESIC Mild-to-moderate PO Adult Based on codeine: 30-60mg/dose q4-6h, max 4g/day based on paracetamol component Child <12 yr: Paracetamol:10-15mg/kg/dose q4h, Codeine: 0.5-1mg/kg/dose q4-6h | ANTITUSSIVE PO Adult Based on codeine: 15-30mg/dose q4-6h, max 360mg/day | OSTEOARTHRITIS PO Adult Paracetamol/codeine: 0.3-1g/15-60mg QID as needed, max 4g/0.36g OD | PAIN OF SICKLE DISEASE PO Adult Dose based on codeine: 30-60mg/dose Child 1mg/kg/Dose q6h |
