Paedicof

When are you taking this medicine? Empty stomach Before food After food With a meal

Paedicof uses

• Drug facts
• Active ingredients(in each 5 ml teaspoonful)
• Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions?
• Paedicof reviews

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Paedicof, USP 1 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 15 mg

Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

Nasal Decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold or inhaled irritants
• temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
• Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
• runny nose
• sneezing
• itching of the nose or throat
• itchy, watery eyes
• Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

Warnings

you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or

Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if

you have

• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• glaucoma
• difficulty in urination due to enlarged prostrate gland
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• do not exceed recommended dosage
• marked drowsiness may occur
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
• avoid alcoholic beverages
• use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• excitability may occur especially in children
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
• symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  

If pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• use only with enclosed measuring cup
• do not use enclosed measuring cup for any other drug product

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:	2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) every 6 hours not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:	1 teaspoonful (tsp) every 6 hours not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 2 to under 6 years of age:	Consult a doctor.

Other information

• Store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
  

Inactive ingredients

Bitter Mask, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Glycerin, Grape Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.

Questions?

Call 1-787-701-3312. You may also report serious side effects to this phone number.

Paedicof pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

• Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate
• Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
• Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

Paedicof available forms, composition, doses:

• Syrup; Oral; Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate 1 mg; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 5 mg; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 15 mg / 5 ml

Paedicof destination | category:

• Human

Paedicof Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

• R01BA52 - Pseudoephedrine, combinations
• R06AB52 - Dexchlorpheniramine, combinations

Paedicof pharmaceutical companies:

• Apex Pharma Marketing
• Sunward Pharmaceutical

References

1. Dailymed."SUDOGEST (PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, FILM COATED [MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. Dailymed."ADULT WAL TUSSIN COUGH LONG ACTING (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE) SOLUTION [WALGREEN COMPANY]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. Dailymed."PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Paedicof?

Depending on the reaction of the Paedicof after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Paedicof not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Paedicof addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Paedicof, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Paedicof consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology