Melrosum

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• Read drug prescription
• What is Melrosum
• Melrosum side effects
• Melrosum dosing
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• What other drugs will affect Melrosum?
• How should I take Melrosum?
• Who should not take Melrosum?
• Melrosum reviews

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What is Melrosum

Melrosum is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Melrosum is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain.
Melrosum may also be used for purposes not listed in Melrosum guide.

Melrosum side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Seek emergency medical attention if a child taking Melrosum has any of the following life-threatening side effects: noisy breathing, sighing, slow breathing with long pauses between breaths; being unusually sleepy or hard to wake up; blue colored lips.
Call your doctor at once if you have:

• slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, shallow breathing;
• feeling like you might pass out;
• confusion, agitation, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
• feelings of extreme happiness or sadness;
• seizure ; or
• problems with urination.

Common side effects include:

• feeling dizzy or drowsy;
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
• constipation;
• sweating; or
• mild itching or rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Melrosum dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Cough:

Initial dose: 15 mg orally every 6 hours as necessary.
May titrate up to 20 mg every 4 hours.
Maximum 120 mg/day.

Usual Adult Dose for Pain:

Initial dose: 30 mg orally, IM, subcutaneously, or IV every 6 hours as necessary. May titrate dose to achieve desired analgesic effect. Doses up to 60 mg orally, IM, subcutaneously, or IV every 4 hours have been used.

Usual Geriatric Dose for Cough:

Initial dose: 10 mg orally every 6 hours as necessary.
May titrate cautiously up to 20 mg every 4 hours.
Maximum 120 mg/day.

Usual Geriatric Dose for Pain:

Initial dose: 15 mg orally, IM, subcutaneously, or IV every 6 hours as necessary. May titrate dose to achieve desired analgesic effect. Doses up to 60 mg orally, IM, subcutaneously, or IV every 4 hours have been used.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough:

2 to 6 years: 2.5 to 5 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum 30 mg/day
6 to 12 years: 5 to 10 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum 60 mg/day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain:

1 year or greater: 0.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/m2 orally, IM, or subcutaneously every 4 to 6 hours as needed

Active ingredients: Codeine

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Actacode
Bromophar
Bronchialpastillen VA mit Codein
Bronchicum
Bronchicum Extra Sterk
Bronchicum Mono Codein
Codant
Code?nefosfaat ratiopharm
Codebromil
Codein Knoll
Codein? Fosfat LPH
Codeina
Codeine Phophate Hydrate Daiichi Sankyo Propharma
Codeine Phophate Hydrate Kotobuki Seiyaku
Codeine Phophate Hydrate Shionogi Seiyaku
Codeine Phophate Hydrate Tanabe Mitsubishi
Codeine Phosphate 1% Hoei
Codeine Phosphate 1% Metal
Codeine Phosphate 1% Takata
Codeine Phosphate 1% Takeda
Codeine Phosphate 10% Shionogi
Codeine Phosphate 10% Takeda
Codeine Phosphate Hydrate Isei
Codeine Phosphate Sandoz
Codeinefosfaat
Codeinefosfaat A
Codeinefosfaat PCH
Codeinsaft-CT
Codeinã Fosfat
Codeinã Fosforicã Magistra
Codeisan Jarabe
Codeïnefosfaat ratiopharm
Codicalm
Codicaps mono
Codipertussin
Dinco
Dr. Bähler Bronchialpastillen mit Codein
Farmacod
Fludan Codeína
Glottyl
Lennon - Codeine Phosphate
Makatussin
Maku Bronchialpastillen mit Codein
Melrosum Extra Sterk
Notusin
PMS-Codeine
Paracetamol and Codeine
Pectocalmine Junior N
Pectoral Edulcor
Pharmacieplus Bronchialpastillen mit Codein
Rekod
Sauscon
Si Li Bang
Toncopin
Tryasol Codein mite

References

1. Dailymed."Codeine sulfate: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. "Codeine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. "Codeine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0031... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Melrosum - Frequently asked Questions

Can Melrosum be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Melrosum?

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking Melrosum with a sleeping pill, other narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Other drugs may interact with Melrosum, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

How should I take Melrosum?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Melrosum can slow or stop your breathing. Never use Melrosum in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

Melrosum may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Selling or giving away Melrosum is against the law.

Take Melrosum with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking Melrosum. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.

Do not stop using Melrosum suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Melrosum.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Melrosum is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

After you have stopped using this medication, flush any unused pills down the toilet. Disposal of medicines by flushing is recommended to reduce the danger of accidental overdose causing death. This advice applies to a very small number of medicines only. The FDA, working with the manufacturer, has determined this method to be the most appropriate route of disposal and presents the least risk to human safety.

Who should not take Melrosum?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• untreated or uncontrolled asthma or other breathing disorder;

• a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus; or

• frequent asthma attacks or hyperventilation.

Medicines that contain Melrosum should not be given to a child just after surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.

In some people, Melrosum breaks down rapidly in the liver and reaches higher than normal levels in the body. This can cause dangerously slow breathing and may cause death, especially in a child.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver disease;

• asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;

• curvature of the spine that affects breathing;

• kidney disease;

• a history of head injury or brain tumor;

• low blood pressure;

• blockage in your digestive tract ;

• a gallbladder or pancreas disorder;

• underactive thyroid;

• Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorder;

• enlarged prostate, urination problems;

• mental illness; or

• a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Melrosum will harm an unborn baby. Melrosum may cause breathing problems, behavior changes, or life-threatening addiction and withdrawal symptoms in your newborn if you use the medication during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

Melrosum can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. The use of Melrosum by some nursing mothers may lead to life-threatening side effects in the baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.

Can Melrosum be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Melrosum be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Melrosum, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Melrosum. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology