What is Codex?
Relieving mild to moderately severe pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Codex is a narcotic and analgesic/antipyretic combination. It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.
Codex indications
Codex tablets are used for the relief of :
* Mild to moderately severe pain.
* Dry cough.
How should I use Codex?
Use Codex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Codex by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- If you have been taking Codex regularly or for longer than a few weeks, do not suddenly stop taking it without checking with your doctor. Your doctor may need to gradually lower your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Codex and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Codex.
Codex dosage
Adults & childn >12 yr 1-2 tab 4-6 hrly; max: 8 tab/day. Childn 6-12 yr ½-1 tab 4-6 hrly; max: 4 tab/day.
Codex interactions
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you take this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
You should not take other medicines that contain Paracetamol (Codex) in combination with this medicine, as this can easily result in exceeding the maximum recommended daily dose of Paracetamol (Codex). Many cold and flu remedies and over-the-counter painkillers contain Paracetamol (Codex), so be sure to check the ingredients of any other medicines before taking them with this one. Codex yellow can be taken four hours after taking Codex pink if you still have a migraine, but make sure you do not exceed the maximum dose recommended in the information leaflet.
This medicine should be used with caution in people taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for example the antidepressants phenelzine, tranylcypromine or isocarboxacid. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you have taken an MAOI in the last 14 days.
Cholestyramine reduces the absorption of Paracetamol (Codex) from the gut. It should not be taken within an hour of taking Paracetamol (Codex) or the effect of the Paracetamol (Codex) will be reduced.
Metoclopramide and domperidone may increase the absorption of Paracetamol (Codex) from the gut.
Long-term or regular use of Paracetamol (Codex) may increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of warfarin and other anticoagulant medicines, leading to an increased risk of bleeding. This effect does not occur with occasional painkilling doses. If you are taking an anticoagulant medicine and you are also taking Codex regularly, your blood clotting time (INR) should be regularly monitored.
In the unlikely event that this medicine makes you feel drowsy, this may be enhanced by other medicines that can cause drowsiness, such as the following:
antipsychotics, eg haloperidol
barbiturates, eg phenobarbital, amobarbital
benzodiazepines, eg diazepam, temazepam
other opioids, eg morphine, dihydrocodeine
sedating antihistamines, eg chlorphenamine, hydroxyzine
sleeping tablets, eg zopiclone
tricyclic antidepressants, eg amitriptyline.
Codex side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Codex?
dizziness, light-headedness, feeling, faint, sleepiness, nausea or vomiting, vision disturbance, unusual tiredness or weakness, insomnia, constipation, stomach cramps, painful urination, redness or swelling at the place of injection, nightmares, a false sense of well-being, dry mouth, headache, or malaise. You may also experience the less common side effects of dark urine, bloody, black or tarry stools, white spots on lips or mouth, sore throat, pain in your lower back or side, jaundice, irregular heartbeat, restlessness, tremor or uncontrolled movements, sweating, irregular breathing, facial swelling, ringing in the ears, flushing, depression or mood swings, pale stools, or hallucinations. Taking too much Codex can be dangerous, and you should get emergency help immediately if you experience cold or clammy skin, severe weakness, confusion, slow heartbeat, severe drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, low blood pressure, liver or kidney damage, or severe restlessness or nervousness.
Codex contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Codex?
Decreased kidney function.
Decreased liver function.
Children under 10 years of age, unless on the advice of a doctor.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Active ingredient matches for Codex:
Codeine/Paracetamol in Brazil.
Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine in Bangladesh.
Saccharomyces boulardii in Italy.
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Codex 100 ml Syrup | $ 0.02 |
| CODEX 4MG/10MG EXPECTORANT 1 bottle / 100 ML expectorant each (Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.18 |
| Codex 4 mg/10 mg Expectorant (Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.00 |
List of Codex substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Codeprex | |
| Suspension, Extended Release; Oral; 4 mg maleate; 20 mg / 5 ml | |
| Codicet (Thailand) | |
| Codicet 500's | |
| CODICON | |
| CODICON 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.99 |
| Codicon 4 mg/10 mg Syrup (Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.99 |
| Codigesic (Thailand) | |
| Codigesic 500's (Bangkok Lab & Cosmetic) | |
| Codigesic 5 x 10 x 10's (Bangkok Lab & Cosmetic) | |
| Codigesic tab 5 x 10 x 10's (Bangkok Lab & Cosmetic) | |
| Codigesic tab 500's (Bangkok Lab & Cosmetic) | |
| CODIMARC | |
| CODIMARC 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Marc Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.84 |
| Codimarc 4 mg/10 mg Syrup (Marc Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.84 |
| CODINE | |
| CODINE 4 MG/10 MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Zydus Cadila) | $ 0.62 |
| CODINIR | |
| CODINIR 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Nirlife Healthcare) | $ 0.45 |
| Codinir 4 mg/10 mg Syrup (Nirlife Healthcare) | $ 0.45 |
| Coditam (Indonesia) | |
| Coditam 100's (Kimia Farma) | $ 15.81 |
| Coditam 10 x 10's (Kimia Farma) | $ 19.10 |
| Codogesic (Pakistan) | |
| Codoliprane (France, Tunisia) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 400 mg; Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 20 mg | |
| Codoliprane enfant (France) | |
| CODOREX | |
| CODOREX 4 MG/10 MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Zydus Cadila) | $ 0.92 |
| Codyl (Bangladesh) | |
| Codyl 100 ml Syrup (Allied Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| CODYL 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Allied Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd.) | $ 0.50 |
| Codyl 4 mg/10 mg Syrup (Allied Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd.) | $ 0.50 |
| Cofdil (Bangladesh) | |
| COFFWIN | |
| COFFWIN 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Makers Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.20 |
| Coffwin 4 mg/10 mg Syrup (Makers Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.20 |
| Cofnil (Bangladesh) | |
| Cofrid (Bangladesh) | |
| Cofrid 100 ml Syrup (Abyss Pharma Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Cofson (Bangladesh) | |
| COFSTAY | |
| COFSTAY SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Votary Laboratories I Ltd) | $ 1.00 |
| COFSTAY SYRUP 1 bottle / 60 ML syrup each (Votary Laboratories I Ltd) | $ 0.66 |
| Cofstay Syrup (Votary Laboratories I Ltd) | $ 0.66 |
| Cold-Care (Israel) | |
| COMENSAL (India) | |
| 250 mg x 1's (Medreich Saimirra Ltd) | $ 0.29 |
| Comensal 250 mg Sachet (Medreich Saimirra Ltd) | $ 0.29 |
| Comfarol (Australia) | |
| Comfarol Forte (Australia) | |
| COMIG | |
| COMIG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Seagull Labs (I) Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.59 |
| Comig 250 Tablet (Seagull Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.06 |
| Comig 500 Tablet (Seagull Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.08 |
| Compralgyl (France) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 400 mg; Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 200 mg | |
| COMTUS DX | |
| COMTUS DX 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Comed Chemicals Ltd) | $ 0.66 |
| Comtus DX Syrup (Comed Chemicals Ltd) | $ 0.69 |
See 687 substitutes for Codex | |
References
- DailyMed. "CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX; HYDROCODONE POLISTIREX: 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/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- 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/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "GUAIFENESIN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE: 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/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Codex are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Codex. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported useful
Was the Codex drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
1 consumer reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Codex drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
2 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Codex before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 2 weeks and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Codex. To get the time effectiveness of using Codex drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 1 month | 1 | 50.0% | |
9 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 46-60 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| 16-29 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| 30-45 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| > 60 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| < 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
