simple linctus
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 datahalf-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 functionHDF/high flux   :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal functionCAV/VVHD      :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS
Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugsNone 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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