codelite 4 mg/10 mg syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is codelite 4 mg/10 mg syrup used for?
Ascoril C Syrup (Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Codeine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate (4mg) + Codeine (10mg), which Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist; Codeine: mu-opioid receptor agonist. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Codeine
- Manufacturer: Tablets India Limited
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ codelite 4 mg/10 mg syrup Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Codeine |
| Brand Name | Ascoril C Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Tablets India Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antitussive and Antihistamine Combination |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist; Codeine: mu-opioid receptor agonist
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take codelite 4 mg/10 mg syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of codelite 4 mg/10 mg syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Constipation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Respiratory depression
- Hypotension
- Seizures
- Serotonin syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Allergic dermatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome |
| CNS depressants | Major | Additive sedation and respiratory depression |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased sedation and respiratory depression |
| Opioid analgesics | Major | Additive opioid effects |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Increased anticholinergic side effects |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Enhanced hypotensive effect |
| CYP2D6 inhibitors | Moderate | Reduced codeine efficacy or toxicity |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Increased chlorpheniramine levels |
| Ritonavir | Minor | Increased codeine levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- Opioid analgesics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Antihypertensives
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ritonavir
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase codeine levels
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Enhanced CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, respiratory depression, asthma, MAOI use, children <12 years (codeine risk)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Respiratory rate, sedation level, cough frequency, allergic reactions
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; codeine excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care, naloxone for codeine overdose, antihistamine toxicity management
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double dose