Noscapine Pharmacology

Noscapine

About Noscapine
A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid(opium alkaloid), Antitussive, mild analgesic.
Mechanism of Action of Noscapine
It acts as antitussive by selectively suppressing cough without narcotic, analgesic, or dependence inducing properties.
Pharmacokinets of Noscapine
Absorption: Well absorbed orally, Distribution: Widely distributed in the body and appears in the breast milk.
Onset of Action for Noscapine
N/A
Duration of Action for Noscapine
N/A
Half Life of Noscapine
N/A
Side Effects of Noscapine
1. Headache
2. Drowsiness
3. Nausea
4. Bronchoconstriction
5. Rashes.
Contra-indications of Noscapine
1. Intolerance to Noscapine
2. Bronchial asthma
3. Along with alcohol or CNS depressants.
Special Precautions while taking Noscapine
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Noscapine
1.Spasmodic cough
2.Irritant dry cough
3.Bronchitis
4.Tracheitis
5.Viral infections of the upper respiratory tract
6.Pertussis (Whooping cough)
Interactions for Noscapine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Noscapine
Oral:
(5ml syrup contains 15mg Noscapine)
Adults: 15 to 30mg up to 4 times daily.
Children (6 to 12years): 7.5 to 15mg up to 4 times daily.
Children (2 to 6years): 3.75 to 7.5 mg up to 4 times daily.
Schedule of Noscapine
N/A
Storage Requirements for Noscapine
Store in a cool dry area and protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Noscapine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Noscapine
Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Home Delivery for Noscapine in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including noscapine.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for noscapine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for noscapine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take noscapine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for noscapine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for noscapine with the pharmacy.

Noscapine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for noscapine might be better known than noscapine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have noscapine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for noscapine.