Acodin, 15 mg, 20 tablets

The drug Acodin is available in the form of tablets and contains the active substance dextromethorphan . Dextromethorphan has an antitussive effect ; it inhibits the cough reflex by directly affecting the central nervous system. In therapeutic doses, it does not inhibit respiratory function and the function of the bronchial ciliary apparatus (the structure responsible for the transport of secreted mucus).

The drug Acodin is used for periodic suppression of non-productive cough (so-called dry cough, not associated with retention of secretions in the respiratory tract) of various origins: 

• colds, 
• pleural cough (e.g. chest injuries), 
• cough caused by inhaling irritating substances.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The drug is administered orally.

Adults and children over 12 years of age: 15 mg (1 tablet) every 4 hours or 30 mg (2 tablets) every 6-8 hours.

Do not exceed the daily dose of 120 mg dextromethorphan (8 tablets).

Do not use Acodin: 

• if you are allergic to dextromethorphan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine 
• if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (some medicines used for depression, Parkinson’s disease) or have taken such medicines within the last 14 days 
• if you have respiratory failure or are at risk of developing it. 
• if you suffer from bronchial asthma.

Acodin contains lactose (10 mg lactose in one tablet)

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.