Sinecod – oral drops or syrup? Action, indications, precautions, price

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Sinecod is a non-opioid cough suppressant that is available in the form of a syrup and oral drops. How should it be dosed? Are there any contraindications to taking Sinecod? We check not only the action of the non-opioid antitussive drug, but also its price and availability on the pharmaceutical market.

Sinecod – action

The non-opioid antitussive drug Sinecod is used to treat cough in children and adults of different origins. Its soothing effect is due to the active substance, i.e. butamirate citrate, which primarily dilates the bronchi. Sinecod is not addictive or habituated compared to other antitussive drugs on the pharmaceutical market.

Sinecod – drug form

Sinecod is available in two forms:

  1. As a syrup;
  2. As oral drops for children.

Sinecod – composition

The composition of the syrup and oral drops is identical. In addition to the active substance, it also contains auxiliary substances:

  1. Sorbitol 70% (solution);
  2. Vanillin;
  3. Sodium saccharin;
  4. Benzoic acid;
  5. Ethanol 96%;
  6. Glycerol;
  7. Hydrogen hydroxide 30%;
  8. Purified Water.

Sinecod – when should you take?

The main indication for taking Sinecod is the diagnosis of cough of various origins in children and adults, which is the most common symptom of flu and colds. It can be used both in the treatment of dry and wet cough, in upper respiratory infections.

Sinecod – how to dose the syrup?

Sinecod syrup should be taken according to the doctor’s indications or the recommendations provided in the drug leaflet. Most often, the dosage of the syrup is as follows:

  1. Children 3-6 years: 5 ml three times a day;
  2. Children 6-12 years: 10 ml three times a day;
  3. Adolescents over 12 years of age: 15 ml three times a day;
  4. Adults: 15 ml four daily.
Note:

Children under three years old should not take the syrup.

Sinecod – how to take oral drops?

As in the case of syrup, also when using Sinecod oral drops, consult a doctor first, especially if children are to take a drug that is intended primarily for them. According to the recommendations on the leaflet, the dosage is as follows:

  1. Children from two months to the age of one: 10 drops four times a day;
  2. Children 1-3 years: 15 drops four times a day;
  3. Children from 3 years of age: 25 drops four times a day.

Sinecod – recommended precautions

If the cough continues despite treatment with Sinecod, please see your doctor. In addition, in the event of side effects, you also need to inform a specialist, and thus stop taking syrup or oral drops.

If we miss one dose of a drug, we cannot double the next one. In addition, it should be noted that Sinecod contains sorbitol, therefore people with fructose intolerance should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

Sinecod – contraindications

The main contraindication to taking the Sinecod antitussive drug is hypersensitivity to any of the active or excipients. It is worth bearing in mind that both the syrup and oral drops contain ethanol.

Sinecod – side effects

The main side effects that may occur after taking Sinecod are:

  1. Nervous system disorders – excessive sleepiness;
  2. Gastrointestinal disorders – nausea and diarrhea;
  3. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders – urticaria.

Sinecod – can the drug be overdosed?

There is a possibility of overdosing with Sinecod non-opioid cough syrup, the characteristic symptoms of which include:

  1. Somnolence;
  2. Nausea;
  3. Vomiting;
  4. Diarrhea;
  5. Dizziness;
  6. Arterial hypotension.
Worth knowing

In the event of symptoms of an overdose with Sinecod, gastric lavage or administration of activated charcoal are possible, while monitoring the patient’s health.

Sinecod – interactions with other drugs

The active substance of Sinecod, butamirate citrate, inhibits the expectorant reflex, so it is not recommended to take it with other expectorants.

In addition, it should be remembered that one of the side effects of using Sinecod is drowsiness, so you should not drive a car or operate machinery immediately after consuming it.

Sinecod – can the drug be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

If a woman is pregnant, consult her doctor about the dosage of Sinecod. This aspect also applies to women who are breastfeeding. However, there are no studies that confirm that butamirate citrate passes into the blood and milk of the mother.

  1. Also read: Pregnancy and medications

Sinecod – how to store the drug?

Sinecod should be stored in a shaded place, where the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees C. The syrup cannot be poured back from the measuring cup into the bottle. Store the drug in its original package.

After the expiry of the value date, ask your doctor or pharmacist where the Sinecoda package should be thrown away.

Sinecod – price and availability

Sinecod is an over-the-counter medicine. The price for 100 ml of Sinecod syrup is around PLN 22. On the other hand, 20 ml of oral drops for children costs about PLN 20.

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