Product introduction
Excodin Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, throat irritation, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Excodin Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and sweating. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Side effects of Excodin Syrup
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Excodin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness
- Sweating
How to use Excodin Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Excodin Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Excodin Syrup works
Excodin Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Codeine, Sodium Citrate and Menthol. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Codeine is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Sodium Citrate is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Menthol produces a cooling sensation and relieves minor throat irritation.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Excodin Syrup.
Excodin Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Excodin Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Excodin Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Excodin Syrup may cause dizziness, blurred vision or the inability to think clearly.
Excodin Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Excodin Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Excodin Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Excodin Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Excodin Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Quick tips
- Excodin Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
- Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
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Patient concerns
What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.
i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough
Having telvas am for last 3-4 years. Any side effect of thismedicine. Having problem of accute acidity
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Dry cough, ankle swelling sometimes
I am having chronic dry cough since last 3 days. It aggravates during the night leading to a disturbed sleep. I have been using betadine gargle for 2 days but no improvement.
Dr. Varun Manoj Wadhwani
General Practitioner
Betadine gargle won't help for dry cough
I have dry cough from 13 days I take medicine but no relief
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
Dry cough is usually allergic. Need proper clinical examination.
She is in dry cough so please what I do for which syrup u write
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dry cough are due to many reason. Unless examine chest with stethoscope proper medicine can not be prescribedthere are different medicine for different type of dry cough
dry cough and redness scar on hand
Hello, dry and seasonal cough is generally treated with home remedies or cough lozenges. If the cough is persistent, it needs evaluation for chest signs.
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MedIndia. Codeine Phosphate + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Sodium Citrate + Menthol. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd
Address: 301 / 314 Akashrath Complex, Opp. National Handloom, Off C.G. Road, Ahmedabad – 380009, Gujarat, INDIA
