Guaifenesin and Codeine

Guaifenesin is a medication used to help loosen phlegm and help in its excretion.  It helps coughing to be more productive in bringing out the phlegm.  Codeine is a narcotic drug used to help stop coughing.  This combination will help the person bring up phlegm and stop the discomfort of coughing. 

However, because Codeine is a narcotic that can be habit-forming, patients taking this medication should ensure that a health professional is monitoring this medication properly.  Never take this longer than what is prescribed.

Guaifenesin with Codeine is available in pills and in liquid form.  If taking the liquid form, you should use a special dose-measuring spoon and not a regular spoon.  This is to avoid exceeding or lessening your intake of the medicine. 

Important information about Guaifenesin with Codeine

Guaifenesin with Codeine is a potent cough medicine that will help you loosen phlegm, however, this medicine is not for coughs caused by smoking, asthma, or chronic pulmonary disease.

If you have history of allergic reaction to any medication, your doctor needs to know this.  This is to help him ensure you will not experience adverse reaction from taking this medication.

If you are pregnant or trying to be pregnant, inform your doctor.  There is no proof that Guaifenesin with Codeine may be harmful to your baby, but being careful will be an added advantage.

What are the common side effects of Guaifenesin with Codeine?

  • Feeling sleepy
  • Lightheadedness
  • Fatigue

If you feel any of these symptoms, you may avoid driving and operating machineries because your alertness may be affected.

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

If you feel any of this, you may need to ensure that you take this medication with full stomach. 

  • Constipation

To avoid this, take more fluids and eat fiber-rich foods.  If necessary, ask your doctor for stool softener or laxative.

  • Allergic reaction, this rarely happens but you need to be wary if you feel any of the following:
    • Difficulty in breathing
    • Swelling lips, tongue or face
    • Hives

These are only few of the possible side effects of taking Guaifenesin with Codeine, there is possibility that you will experience other side effects that those written here.  Thus, if you feel any discomfort ensure you talk this out with your doctor.

Drug interaction of Guaifenesin and Codeine

Because of the narcotic content of Codeine, you may experience drowsiness.  Thus, medications including substance similar to Codeine may increase the drowsiness or dizziness you are experiencing.  You may therefore need to discuss with your doctor if you re taking any of the following medications:

  • Antidepressants
  • Antihistamines
  • Sedatives
  • Pain relievers
  • Anxiety medications
  • Seizure medication
  • Muscle relaxant

You may need to avoid taking over-the-counter medication especially those used for cold, allergy, pain and sleep medication.

This is to ensure that you avoid experiencing excessive drowsiness or increasing the narcotic substance already available in this combination drug.

As mentioned earlier, Codeine is a narcotic drug and may be habit-forming, it is therefore necessary that you strictly follow the advise of your doctor on how to take this medication.  Avoid over dosing and lengthening your treatment.  You would not want to be physically and psychologically dependent on this drug, would you?

To help you ensure you will be treated and not predispose yourself to adverse reaction while taking Guaifenesin with Codeine, you will need to follow the advise of your doctor on how to properly take this.  If any of his instruction is unclear, ask him for more information.  Your pharmacist may also help you understand how to properly take this medication.

This medication is potent and will deliver its promise but be sure to properly take it to your advantage.

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