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  • Pholcodine Linctus 200ml

Pholcodine Linctus 200ml

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Medication features

  • Stops the urge to cough and helps relieve chest irritation
  • Helps sooth a dry, tickly cough
  • Clears mucus, dust particles, bacteria from your throat and lungs
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Overview

Pholcodine Linctus 

You can buy Pholcodine Linctus online, from our UK registered online pharmacy. Before using pholcodine linctus, you should read the medicine information leaflet, and be aware of the cautions when using this item. Once you are have done this, you will complete a short acknowledgement assessment to make sure this medicine is right for you. After completing your order, our pharmacy will then review the order, and if approved, dispatch the medication to your door.

About Pholcodine Linctus 

Pholcodine Linctus is an opioid cough suppressant which helps to soothe, a dry, irritating or tickly cough. Cough suppressants work by blocking your cough reflex which helps reduce the urge to cough and therefore stops the occurrence of pain in the chest. Pholcodine linctus contains the active ingredient pholcodine and can be used for individuals aged over 6 years old.  

Pholcodine Linctus works by clearing away particles from the throat and lungs, which irritates the airway and makes breathing more difficult.

Pholcodine Linctus can also be used to treat a non-mucus cough, it works by reducing the pain signals to the brain which are telling the body to cough even when there is no need to.

You should not take pholcodine linctus with any other cough or cold medication, before seeking advice from a healthcare professional as many of these products contain the same active ingredients and you could potentially be taking more than your daily allowance of them, which could potentially be harmful to you. It is advised that you speak to a doctor or pharmacist if you take any other medication.

Dry Cough vs Chesty Cough

Dry coughs: no phlegm is produced. Dry coughs are also referred to as unproductive coughs. Cough suppressants that contain pholcodine, codeine or dextromethorphan can be used to treat dry/unproductive coughs.

Chesty coughs: phlegm is produced and cough reflexes will expel the phlegm.  Chesty coughs are also referred to as productive coughs. Cough expectorants that contain guaifenesin can be used to treat chesty/productive coughs.

Practical Tips

  • Be sure to drink plenty of fluids
  • Home remedies such as honey and lemon can be very useful
  • If you smoke, smoking cessation will help reduce your cough symptoms and complications of upper respiratory tract infections or exacerbations of COPD

Alternatives

Other treatments for dry coughs are available at Rightdose. These include:

  • Codeine Linctus
  • Robitussin Dry Cough

Chesty cough products are also available at Rightdose. These include:

  • Robitussin Chesty Cough
  • Benylin Chesty Cough Original

Cold and Flu products are also available at Rightdose. These include:

  • Day & Night Nurse Capsules
  • Benylin cold and flu Day & Night Tablets
  • Lemsip Max Flu Lemon Sachets

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FAQ

What is Pholcodine Linctus? 

Pholcodine Linctus helps to try to alleviate the effects of a dry, tickly or unproductive cough. Pholcodine acts as a chest suppressant with a mild sedative effect, making it easier to manage the pain in the chest area associated with coughing.

Is Pholcodine the same as Codeine Linctus?

Both medications are used to treat dry and unproductive cough, Pholcodine linctus is less likely to make the user become addicted, as Codeine can be found in a larger number of other medicines.

Can I take Pholcodine Linctus if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to become pregnant it is advised that you speak to your doctor or health professional first before using this medication to make sure it is suitable.

How do I take Pholcodine Linctus?

Adults should take 10ml spoonfuls up to six times a day for up to 5 days maximum, if your symptoms have still not cleared after this time it is advised you speak to your own doctor. Children aged 6 to 12 years old it is advised they take 5ml spoonfuls up to 4 times a day for up to 5 days maximum.

Side Effects

Side effects of Pholcodine Linctus

As with any medication, there are risks of side effects when taking Pholcodine Linctus. You should always read the patient information leaflet when taking a new medicine to make sure you're aware of side effects and cautions.

If you experience a rare allergic reaction then STOP using Pholcodine Linctus and seek medical advice from a doctor. The signs to look out for are:

  • Skin Rashes
  • Facial swelling including lips and tongue
  • Any breathing difficulties
  • Light sensitivity
  • Inflamed blood vessels
  • Fever
  • Shock

Common side effects include:

  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Dizziness
  • Allergic Reactions including skin
  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Feeling sick

If you do suffer from any of the above after taking Pholcodine Linctus it is advised that you speak to your Doctor or medical professional as soon as physically possible.

Info Leaflet

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

Directions

Directions of use


Adults and children over 12 years:

  • Two 5ml spoonfuls.

If necessary the dose can be repeated 3 to 4 times daily.

Not to be used for more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor.

Children 6 to 12 years:

  • One 5ml spoonful.

If necessary the dose can be repeated 3 to 4 times daily.

Not to be used for more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor.

Parents or carers should seek medical attention if the child's condition deteriorates during treatment.

Warnings

Warnings for Pholcodine Linctus

  • Do not use if you have liver disease.
  • Do not use for more than 5 days without advice from a Doctor.
  • Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not exceed the stated dose.
  • Do not use if you have a chesty/productive cough.
  • Do not use if you are allergic to Pholcodine or any of the other ingredients.
  • Do not use if you have any severe breathing conditions.

Ingredients

Ingredients in Pholcodine Linctus

Active Ingredient: pholcodine bp 5 mg/5 ml.

Other Ingredients: citric acid monohydrate, saccharin sodium, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate (e211), carboxymethylcellulose, sunset yellow (e110), sorbitol (e420) and purified water.

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