Common Sweating, Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Vomiting, Weakness, Dehydration, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Edema, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Anemia, Sedation, Constipation.

Expert advice for Montokuf Syrup
Use Montokuf as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Montokuf, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.

Q. Is Montokuf legal in India?
Yes, however Montokuf containing tablets require prescription in India

Q. Is Montokuf addictive?
Montokuf may cause addiction when consumed for longer duration. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is Montokuf a narcotic/hydrocodone/morphine/depressant?
Montokuf is a naturally occurring form of morphine and called as narcotic. Hydrocodone is derived form of Montokuf. Montokuf is not a depressant drug

Q. Is Montokuf strong?
It depends on the dose. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is Montokuf/Corex/Phensedyl over the counter or banned in India?
No, it is available in India with doctor's prescription only

Q. Is Montokuf/Corex bad or harmful?
It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Corex a drug?
No, Corex is a cough syrup which contains codeine as one of its component

Q. What is Paracodin/Paracodin tablets/Paracodin 10 mg/Paracodol/Paracodina/Paracodin drops/Phensedyl/Phensedyl cough syrup used for?
These are the trade names of codeine containing products. Your doctor may prescribe it (depending on the disease condition) for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, diarrhea, cough, irritable bowel syndrome

Q. Can I take Montokuf for flu/headache/toothache/cold/back pain/tonsillitis/migraine/menstrual cramps/stomach pain?
Montokuf is specifically used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, diarrhea, cough, irritable bowel syndrome. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take codeine with naproxen/paracetamol/ibuprofen/advil/ warfarin/metronidazole/hydrocodone/diclofenac/ amoxicillin?
You can take codeine with paracetamol/ibuprofen/ Advil/ warfarin/ diclofenac/amoxicillin/naproxen. Taking metronidazole and hydrocodone may alter the effects of codeine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Montokuf expire?
Montokuf containing tablets are available with mention of expiry date on it. Before taking medicine, patient should consult pharmacist or doctor

Q. Does Montokuf make you high/tired/fat/awake/ sleep/constipate/thin blood/headache?
Montokuf causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects

Q. Does Montokuf have acetaminophen in it?
No, it does not contain acetaminophen in it. However, your doctor may prescribe Montokuf along with acetaminophen.