Side Effects:

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

Common Nausea, Headache, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Codeine Phosphate Linctus
Use Codeine phosphate 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 Codeine phosphate, 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.

Expert advice for Pansyt Tablet
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention. Pansyt can decrease magnesium levels in blood. Get your magnesium levels checked regularly. You may need a magnesium supplement or need to discontinue your medicine.  Inform your doctor if you are suffering from osteoporosis as Pansyt can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Pansyt is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time. It may take a few days to show its effect. You can take an antacid for a quick relief during this time unless your doctor has asked you not to use them. Once you start feeling better, do not stop taking your medicine. Take it for the duration as advised by your doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Codeine phosphate/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 Codeine phosphate for flu/headache/toothache/cold/back pain/tonsillitis/migraine/menstrual cramps/stomach pain?
Codeine phosphate 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 Codeine phosphate expire?
Codeine phosphate containing tablets are available with mention of expiry date on it. Before taking medicine, patient should consult pharmacist or doctor

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

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

Q. What is Pansyt used for?
Pansyt is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Pansyt an antacid?
No, Pansyt is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.

Q. Is Pansyt safe?
Pansyt is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Pansyt a painkiller?
No, Pansyt is not a painkiller. It is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Pansyt a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
Yes, Pansyt is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Q. Can I take Pansyt forever?
Pansyt should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with ondansetron?
No relevant interactions have been reported between Pansyt and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with azithromycin?
No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pansyt and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with Ibuprofen?
There are no interactions reported between Pansyt and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with ranitidine?
Both Pansyt and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pansyt if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pansyt. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with amoxicillin?
No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pansyt Pansyt and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with antibiotics?
Various studies comparing the use of Pansyt while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pansyt along with antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with levothyroxine?
Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pansyt. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with other medications?
Pansyt can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pansyt and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pansyt with other medications.

Q. Can I take Pansyt with ciprofloxacin?
There are no interactions reported between Pansyt and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Pansyt cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Pansyt. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Pansyt, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Pansyt cause constipation?
Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Pansyt in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Pansyt.

Q. Does Pansyt cause weight gain?
Change in weight has been associated with Pansyt. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Pansyt use.

Q. Does Pansyt cause dry mouth?
Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Pansyt. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Pansyt.

Q. Does Pansyt cause gas?
Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Pansyt use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

Q. Does Pansyt cause dementia?
Dementia has not been reported with Pansyt use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.

Q. Does Pansyt cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Pansyt. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.

Q. Does Pansyt expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Pansyt has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.

Q. Does Pansyt contain aluminum or magnesium?
Pansyt does not commonly contain aluminum or magnesium as an excipient (additional substance) or as a coating. Please read the package insert available with the medicine for further information.