What is Zodryl AC?
Chlorpheniramine (Zodryl AC) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Codeine (Zodryl AC) is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Chlorpheniramine (Zodryl AC) and Codeine (Zodryl AC) is a combination medicine used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Chlorpheniramine (Zodryl AC) and Codeine (Zodryl AC) will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Chlorpheniramine (Zodryl AC) and Codeine (Zodryl AC) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Zodryl AC indications
Zodryl AC is indicated for the temporary relief of cough, as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants, and for the temporary relief of runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, and itchy watery eyes due to hay fever, other upper respiratory allergies, or allergic rhinitis.
How should I use Zodryl AC?
Use Zodryl AC suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Zodryl AC suspension by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Zodryl AC suspension is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- If you miss a dose of Zodryl AC suspension 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 Zodryl AC suspension.
Uses of Zodryl AC in details
This combination product is used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, hay fever, or other breathing illnesses (e.g., sinusitis, bronchitis). This product contains a narcotic cough suppressant (antitussive) that affects a certain part of the brain, reducing the urge to cough. Antihistamines relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.
Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, this product is not recommended to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years. Some products (including some long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.
These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Giving more than the recommended dose or using this medication along with other cough-and-cold products has resulted in serious (even fatal) side effects, including slowed/stopped breathing. Talk to the doctor or pharmacist before giving other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients. Ask about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). Do not use this product to make a child sleepy.
How to use Zodryl AC
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) or as directed by your doctor. This medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Do not take the sustained-release products more often than every 12 hours.
If you are using the liquid form, use a medication measuring device or spoon to carefully measure the prescribed dose. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If your liquid form is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.
If you are using the extended-release capsules, swallow them whole. Do not crush or chew extended-release capsules or tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
If you are using a sustained-release liquid that contains hydrocodone polistirex, do not mix the liquid with other liquids or medications. Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase side effects.
This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a long time (more than a few weeks) or in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal symptoms (such as anxiety, restlessness, sweating, shaking chills, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) may occur if you suddenly stop using this medication. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions right away.
Though it is very unlikely to occur, this medication can also result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction/habit forming). Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed. This will lessen the chances of becoming addicted.
When used for an extended time, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists for more than 1 week, if it worsens, or if it occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious medical problem and should be checked by a doctor.
Zodryl AC dosage
Zodryl AC Dosage
Generic name: Codeine (Zodryl AC) PHOSPHATE 10mg in 5mL, Chlorpheniramine (Zodryl AC) MALEATE 2mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral liquid
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Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5-10 mL) every 4 to 6 hours. Not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful (2.5 - 5 mL) every 4 to 6hours. Not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period.
*In mild cases or in particularly sensitive patients, less frequent or reduced doses may be appropriate and adequate.
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Zodryl AC interactions
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What other drugs will affect Zodryl AC?
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: anticholinergic drugs (e.g., benztropine, belladonna alkaloids), antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray), cimetidine, MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), narcotic antagonists (e.g., naltrexone, naloxone), scopolamine, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, desipramine).
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep or anxiety (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., Codeine (Zodryl AC)), psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine, risperidone, trazodone). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.
This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including amylase/lipase levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Zodryl AC side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Zodryl AC?
Adverse reactions listed below have been reported in the literature for Codeine (Zodryl AC) and Chlorpheniramine (Zodryl AC) and may be expected to occur with Zodryl AC. Also included are events which occurred during clinical pharmacokinetic studies (in a total of 147 healthy adult volunteers with either single or multiple dose exposure) with Zodryl AC and judged by the investigator to be related to study treatment. There are insufficient data to support a statement regarding distribution of adverse events by gender, race and age.
Body as a Whole
Asthenia, feeling of relaxation, redness or flushing of the face, unusual tiredness or weakness.
Allergic
Allergic laryngospasm, atelectasis, bronchospastic allergic reaction, hives, itching, swelling of face.
Cardiovascular
Fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat, hypertension, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitation, shock-like state, syncope.
Dermatologic System
Dermatitis, excessive perspiration, urticaria, erythema, pruritus, rash.
Endocrine
Changes in glucose utilization, decreased lactation, early menses, glycosuria, gynecomastia, hypoglycemia, increased appetite, increased libido, pheochromocytoma stimulation.
Gastrointestinal
Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, acute pancreatitis, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, dyspepsia, epigastric distress, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting; also observed with opioids: decreased gastric motility with increased likelihood of esophageal reflux.
Genitourinary
Dysuria, irritative bladder symptoms, urinary frequency, urinary hesitancy, urinary retention, ureteral spasm.
Nervous System
Blurred, double, or other visual disturbances; confusion; dizziness; depression; drowsiness and sedation; headache; euphoria; facial dyskinesia; false sense of well-being; feeling faint, lightheadedness, general feeling of discomfort or illness; may cause excitability, especially in children; nervousness, agitation and restlessness; minimal sedation; somnolence; also observed with antihistamine agents: insomnia, dyskinesia, irritability, tremor.
Respiratory System
Dryness of pharynx and respiratory passages, laryngismus, nasal stuffiness, wheezing or troubled breathing, respiratory depression.
Special Senses
Ears: labyrinthitis, tinnitus, vertigo; eyes: blurred vision, diplopia, hypermetropia, lacrimation increased, mydriasis, photophobia.
Other
Drug fever.
Zodryl AC contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Zodryl AC?
Patients with hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to any of its ingredients. Do not use in newborn infants, premature infants, in nursing mothers, in patients with severe hypertension, severe coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, or in those receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Zodryl AC Liquid should not be used during pregnancy or in nursing mothers.
Antihistamines are contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, peptic ulcer, and during an asthma attack. Antihistamines should not be used to treat lower respiratory tract conditions including asthma.
Active ingredient matches for Zodryl AC:
Chlorphenamine/Codeine in United States.
List of Zodryl AC substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| THIOKOF CD | |
| Thiokof CD 4 mg/10 mg Syrup (Synthiko Formulations & Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.78 |
| TL-Hist CM | |
| TL-HIST CM Liquid | |
| Tossex (India) | |
| Tossex Codeine Phosphate 10mg, Chlorphenamine Maleate 4mg, Menthol 1.5mg, Na citrate75mg/5mL LIQD / 100ml (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | $ 0.86 |
| 100ml (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | $ 0.86 |
| Tossex 1 Bottle 60 mL (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | |
| Tossex 1 Bottle 100 mL (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | |
| Tossex 100 ml Expectorant (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | $ 0.04 |
| TOSSEX 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | $ 1.20 |
| TOSSEX oral liqd 100ml (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | $ 0.86 |
| Tossex 4mg/10mg Syrup (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | $ 1.32 |
| Tossex-S | |
| TRUSTYL CD | |
| TRUSTYL CD 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Abbott India Ltd) | $ 0.89 |
| Trustyl-CD (India) | |
| TRUSTYL-CD syr 100ml (AHPL) | $ 0.77 |
| TRUSTYL-CD syr 60ml (AHPL) | $ 0.45 |
| Tuxarin ER | |
| Wocodex (India) | |
| Wocodex Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, codeine phosphate 10 mg. SYR / 100ml (Wockhardt (Spectra)) | |
| Wocodex Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, codeine phosphate 10 mg. SYR / 50ml (Wockhardt (Spectra)) | |
| WOCODEX 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 50 ML syrup each (Wockhardt (Spectra)) | $ 0.48 |
| WOCODEX 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Wockhardt (Spectra)) | $ 0.82 |
| WOCODEX syr 100ml (Wockhardt (Spectra)) | $ 0.72 |
| WOCODEX syr 50ml (Wockhardt (Spectra)) | $ 0.46 |
| XENOCOF D | |
| XENOCOF D 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.72 |
| Xenocof D 4 mg/10 mg Syrup (Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.72 |
| XEPIN COUGH | |
| XEPIN COUGH 4MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Sysmed Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.74 |
| Xepin Cough 4 mg/10 mg Syrup (Sysmed Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.74 |
| XL-80 (India) | |
| XL-80 Codeine phosphate 10 mg, Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg. TAB / 10 (DWD) | $ 0.44 |
| 10's (DWD) | $ 0.44 |
| XL-80 tab 10's (DWD) | $ 0.44 |
| XPECT C | |
| XPECT C 4 MG/10 MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Alkem Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.93 |
| Z-Tuss AC | |
| Z-Tuss AC Liquid | |
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| Zodryl AC 50 | |
| Zodryl AC 60 | |
| Zodryl AC 80 | |
| Zodryl AC Adult | |
| Zodryl AC Suspension | |
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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. "CODEINE 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).
- PubChem. "codeine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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