simple linctus
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CLINICAL USE

Relief of dry, irritating coughs

DOSE IN NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION

5 mL 3–4 times daily

PHARMACOKINETICS

  • Molecular weight                           :210.1 (Citric acid monohydrate)
  • %Protein binding                           :No data
  • %Excreted unchanged in urine     : No data
  • Volume of distribution (L/kg)       :No data
  • half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs)      :No data

    DOSE IN RENAL IMPAIRMENT

    GFR (mL/MIN)

  • 20 to 50     : Dose as in normal renal function
  • 10 to 20     : Dose as in normal renal function
  • <10           : Dose as in normal renal function

    DOSE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES

  • CAPD                :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function
  • HD                     :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function
  • HDF/high flux   :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function
  • CAV/VVHD      :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

    IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS

    Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs
  • None known

    ADMINISTRATION

    Reconstition

    Route

    Oral

    Rate of Administration

    Comments

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Sugar content has not been found to alter diabetics’ insulin requirements. Use diabetic cough preparations whenever possible



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