Cirocod Linctus (50 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt 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 Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Codeine Phosphate. This drug comes in the form of Linctus. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 50 ml and is priced at Rs 20 (arround $0.28 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Chlorpheniramine Maleate+ Codeine Phosphate)
Pharma Company :
Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Brand Label :
Cirocod Linctus (50 ml)
Preparation Type :
Linctus
Single Dose :
5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Chlorpheniramine Maleate-4 mg
Codeine Phosphate-10 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
50 ml
Price Unit :
Rs 2 INR (arround $0.028 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 20 INR (arround $0.28 US Dollar)
Drug details for Cirocod Linctus (50 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Cirocod Linctus (50 ml) are :
Chlorpheniramine Maleate-4 mg
Codeine Phosphate-10 mg
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..
Cirocod Linctus (50 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 65 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Cirocod Linctus (50 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Chlorpheniramine Maleate-4 mg Codeine Phosphate-10 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.