Paderyl syrup – paderyl sirop

Precautions for use and special warnings.

Warning: The alcoholoic strenghth of this medicine is 235mg per tablespoon

• This medicine contains 2% V/V ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 235 mg per tablespoon (15 ml) of syrup. The use of this medication is dangerous for alcoholic subjects and should be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and high-risk groups such as people with liver failure or epileptics.
• This medicine contains sucrose. Its use is not recommended in patients with sucrose intolerance (rare hereditary disease). This medicine contains sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219) and sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217) and may cause allergic reactions.
• Paderyl syrup | paderyl sirop contains an azo agent: cochineal red A (E124) and may cause allergic reactions. Do not treat a wet cough with this medicine. In this case, coughing is a natural means of defense necessary for the evacuation of bronchial secretions. If the cough becomes wet, is accompanied by congestion, sputum, or fever, seek the advice of the doctor. In the event of a chronic (long-term) illness of the bronchi or lungs accompanied by cough with sputum, medical advice is essential.

Precautions for use

Notify your doctor in the event of long-term liver disease. It is advisable not to combine a medication that thins bronchial secretions (expectorant, mucolytic). This medication contains 9.5 g of sucrose per tablespoon which must be taken into account in the daily ration in the event of a low-sugar diet or diabetes.

Interactions with other drugs

Paderyl syrup | paderyl sirop should not be used in combination with nalbuphine, buprenorphine and pentazocine (pain medicines). In order to avoid possible interactions between several medicines, particularly with alcohol, you should systematically report any other treatment in progress to your doctor or pharmacist.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy.

It is possible to take this medicine during your pregnancy, provided that it is for a short time (a few days) and at the recommended doses.
However, at the end of pregnancy, excessive use of codeine can cause harmful effects in the newborn. Therefore, you should always seek the advice of your doctor before taking this medication and never exceed the recommended dose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine passes into breast milk. Too high doses of codeine administered to breastfeeding women may cause pauses in breathing or reductions in the infant’s tone. Therefore, taking this medication is contraindicated during breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Effects on the ability to drive or use machines.

Attention is drawn in particular to vehicle drivers and machine users to the possibility of drowsiness associated with the use of this medication.
This phenomenon is accentuated by the consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is best to start this treatment in the evening.