Makatussin comp 80 ml

Makatussin comp 80 ml

Makatussin comp 80 ml contains reduce concentrations of codeine or dihydrocodeine, while Calmerphan-L contains dextromethorphan. Both of these active substances are considered psychoactive.

Makatussin 80ml is an opioid pain reliever which is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain and to help reduce coughing. Codeine is available as a single ingredient tablet and also available in multi ingredients products combined with other pain relieving medicines or cold and flu medicines.

Precaution before use

If you use this medicine while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Do not breast-feed while taking codeine. This medicine can pass into breast milk and cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• severe asthma or breathing problems;
• a blockage in your stomach or intestines; or frequent asthma attacks or hyperventilation.

Do not give codeine to anyone younger than 18 years old.