Bells Kilkof Oral Solution for Relief of Coughs, Colds and Sore Throats 100ml - Pack of 6

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Codeine should not be used during breastfeeding (see section 4.3). At normal therapeutic doses codeine and its active metabolite may be present in breast milk at very low doses and is unlikely to adversely affect the breast fed infant. However, if the patient is an ultrarapid metaboliser of codeine higher levels of the active metabolite, morphine, may be present in breast milk and on very rare occasions may result in symptoms of opioid toxicity in the infant, which may be fatal. The infant itself may be a CYP2D6 ultra-rapid metaboliser. In either case on very rare occasions this may result in symptoms of opioid toxicity in the infant. (See also section 4.4). The effects in overdosage will be potentiated by simultaneous ingestion of alcohol and psychotropic drugs.

Short bouts of diarrhoea won't do your baby any harm, but diarrhoea lasting longer than a few days can cause dehydration during pregnancy. This could be serious, but can be avoided by the following: • Rehydration salts during pregnancy Thanks to naturally occurring hormonal changes, during pregnancy some women are more susceptible to vaginal thrush. • Antifungal medicines in pregnancy Medicines in the first trimester: the first trimester is the period of greatest risk for the baby, because during this stage the baby's organs are developing. Some medicines taken during this time have the potential to affect this development, which could result in malformations or birth defects. If a defect is very severe this could cause a miscarriage. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Central nervous system depression, including respiratory depression, may develop but is unlikely to be severe unless other sedative agents have been co-ingested, including alcohol, or the overdose is very large. The pupils may be pin-point in size; nausea and vomiting are common. Hypotension and tachycardia are possible but unlikely.

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Antimuscarinics: codeine phosphate may increase the risk of antimuscarinic side effects such as dry mouth, urine retention and constipation (but this does not generally apply to antimuscarinics taken by inhalation).

Anti-arrhythmics: May delay the gastro-intestinal absorption of mexiletine or quinidine (which may also reduce the efficacy of codeine).Liquid products, chewable tablets, or dissolving tablets/strips may contain sugar, alcohol, or aspartame. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Each 4 ml contains: Cetylpyridinium Chloride BP 1.5mg, Benzoin Tincture BPC 1973 0.083ml, Ipecacuanha Tincture BP 0.1ml, Capsicum Tincture BPC 1973 0.022ml. Metabolism of opioid analgesics is inhibited by cimetidine leading to increased plasma concentration. There is not a great deal of information available about the safety of oral antifungal medicines to treat thrush, such as fluconazole (Diflucan one or Canesten oral) during pregnancy, so we would advise you not to take them. • Antifungal cream or pessaries in pregnancy

Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, or headache may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Codeine Linctus contains Quinoline Yellow Solution Compound which contains Sunset Yellow (E110) and Quinoline Yellow (E104). Sunset Yellow may cause allergic reactions. This should include general symptomatic and supportive measures including a clear airway and monitoring of vital signs until stable. Consider activated charcoal if an adult presents within one hour of ingestion of more than 350 mg or if more than 2.5 mg/kg (adults and children) has been ingested.

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Take the tablet, capsule, or liquid form by mouth with or without food. This medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.