Cough drops usually contain codeine.
Cough drops are mainly used to treat the following diseases such as respiratory infections, acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia and bronchiectasis.
Codeine is a central cough suppressant with antitussive, analgesic and sedative effects, such as Federal Cough Drops, Dextromethorphan Syrup and Strong Lozenges contain it and are usually taken for <7 days.
Side effects include dizziness, itchy skin, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, irritability, anxiety, etc.; use with caution in prostate hypertrophy, severe psychiatric patients, bronchial asthma and acute abdomen; prohibited in severe hypertension, coronary heart disease, maternity, drug allergy, and under 18 years of age.
If you are not feeling well, it is recommended to go to the respiratory department of a regular hospital to be diagnosed and treated by a doctor and improve the relevant examinations, and not blindly take the drug.