1. WHAT PARACODIN SYRUP IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Paracodin Syrup is for oral administration. The active ingredient in Paracodin Syrup is
dihydrocodeine hydrogen tartrate. Paracodin Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called cough
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2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE PARACODIN SYRUP
Do not take Paracodin Syrup if you:
• are allergic to dihydrocodeine hydrogen tartrate or to any of the ingredients in this medicine
(see section 6)
• suffer from breathing difficulties such as asthma
• have addiction problems
• suffer from confusion
• have any head injuries or are suffering from raised intracerebral pressure (an increase in the
pressure of the fluid around the brain)
• are suffering from hypotension (low blood pressure)
• are suffering from a disorder of the blood called hypovolemia (decrease in the volume of
circulating blood in the body).
• are taking an antidepressant of the mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) group, or have
taken an MAOI during the last 14 days (MAOIs include phenelzine and tranylcypromine).
Paracodin should not be given to children under the age of 6 years.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Paracodin Syrup if you

• have liver or kidney problems
• suffer from an underactive thyroid
• are elderly.
Special Warnings
• This product contains dihydrocodeine hydrogen tartrate.
• This medicine should only be taken when necessary.
• Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not take more than the stated dose. This medicine should only be taken until relief of
cough or for a maximum of 7 days for children (6 – 12 years).
• Prolonged regular use, except under medical supervision, may lead to physical and
psychological dependence (addiction) and result in withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness
and irritability, once the drug is stopped. If you find you need to use this product all the time,
it is important to consult your doctor.
• Patients with pre-existing seizure disorders should be observed with caution when prescribed
this product.
Other medicines and Paracodin Syrup
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any
other medicines.
Please consult your doctor if you are taking
• antidepressants of the mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) group or if you have been on
treatment with these within the previous 14 days
• anxiolytics, hypnotics or tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. imipramine, amitriptyline) as they may
enhance difficulties in breathing
• antipsychotic drugs as they may enhance low blood pressure (hypotensive) and sedative effects
• analgesics (medicines to relieve pain) as their effect is increased
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