Elcodin (100 ml) Syrup

Elcodin (100 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Elysium Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Menthol, Alcohol,Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Codeine Phosphate,Sodium Citrate. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 ml and is priced at Rs 55.35 (arround $0.7749 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Menthol+ Alcohol+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Codeine Phosphate+Sodium Citrate)
Pharma Company :Elysium Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand Label :Elcodin (100 ml)
Preparation Type :Syrup
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Alcohol-0.15 mg
  • Codeine Phosphate-10 mg
  • Menthol-1.5 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-4 mg
  • Sodium Citrate-75 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :100 ml
Price Unit :Rs 2.77 INR (arround $0.03878 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 55.35 INR (arround $0.7749 US Dollar)

Drug details for Elcodin (100 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Elcodin (100 ml) are :

  • Alcohol-0.15 mg
  • Codeine Phosphate-10 mg
  • Menthol-1.5 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-4 mg
  • Sodium Citrate-75 mg

Menthol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Menthol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Menthol..

Alcohol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Alcohol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Alcohol..

Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Allergic conditions. Adjunct in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock.

For more details on Chlorpheniramine Maleate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Chlorpheniramine Maleate..

Codeine Phosphate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Mild to moderate pain; diarrhoea ; cough suppression

For more details on Codeine Phosphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Codeine Phosphate..

Sodium Citrate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Sodium Citrate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Sodium Citrate..

Elcodin (100 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Elcodin (100 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Alcohol-0.15 mg Codeine Phosphate-10 mg Menthol-1.5 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate-4 mg Sodium Citrate-75 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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