Di-Gon II and Guaifenesin and Codeine
Determining the interaction of Di-Gon II and Guaifenesin and Codeine and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using attapulgite together with codeine can increase the blood levels or add to the side effects of either medication. Talk with your doctor before using these medications together. Call the doctor if you have side effects such as extreme drowsiness, dizziness, weak pulse, slow heart rate, sweating, urinating less than usual, severe stomach cramps or bloating, and vomiting. You should avoid activities requiring mental alertness until you know how these medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Coadministration of narcotic analgesics with antidiarrheal agents may have additive central nervous system (CNS) and gastrointestinal (GI) system effects, and increase the risk of severe constipation or paralytic ileus and CNS depression.
MANAGEMENT: If concomitant use cannot be avoided, patients should be monitored for potentially excessive or prolonged CNS depression and constipation. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Generic Name: attapulgite
Brand name: Di-Gon II, Diarrest, Ka-Pec, Kao-Tin Advanced Formula
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin
Brand name: Allfen CD, Cheracol with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Codar GF, Duraganidin NR, Guaiatussin AC, Iophen-C NR, Mar-cof CG, M-Clear, Mytussin AC, Relcof C, Guaifenesin AC Liquid, Iophen C-NR, Mar-cof CG, Ninjacof-XG, Virtussin A/C
Synonyms: Codeine and guaifenesin
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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