What does Gees Linctus have in it?

Gees linctus contains 1.369% w/w ((=1.608%w/v) Opium tincture, which equals 0.0165% w/v of the active substance anhydrous morphine. The oral solution also contains SFM Oxymel Squill 1.67% w/v. Gees Linctus is indicated for relief from the wet, productive and irritating cough. Anhydrous morphine is highly addictive.

Why is dextromethorphan pharmacist only?

Earlier this year, a number of medicines containing the ingredient Dextromethorphan were reclassified by Medsafe from ‘general’ to ‘restricted’, meaning they are now Pharmacist only. This was due to concerns that these products may be being misused, particularly among teenagers.

Can you overdose on simple Linctus?

Overdose with this preparation is unlikely to occur due to the low concentrations of the active substance, however in the event of an overdose, treatment should be symptomatic. None.

What are the side effects of taking dextromethorphan?

Dextromethorphan may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dizziness.
• lightheadedness.
• drowsiness.
• nervousness.
• restlessness.
• nausea.
• vomiting.
• stomach pain.

Is simple Linctus good for a dry cough?

Simple Linctus is intended to provide relief for dry, irritating coughs, it works by being absorbed into the throat and coats it, relieving the effects of a cough. Contains: Each 5ml dose contains Citric Acid Monohydrate BP 31.25mg and Sucrose 4.3g.

How long can you take simple Linctus for?

36 months unopened. Discard 2 months after first opening.

Who should not use dextromethorphan?

do not take dextromethorphan if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking an MAO inhibitor within the past 2 weeks.

How long does dextromethorphan HBR stay in your system?

The effects usually wear off within 6 hours or so, but there are a lot of factors that influence how long you’ll feel the effects. These include: the dosage.

What are the ingredients in Gee’s linctus cough medicine?

Gee’s linctus, or to give it its proper name, squill linctus opiate, contains several potentially active ingredients. First, there is tincture of opium, an alcoholic extract of opium (the resin derived from the seed capsules of opium poppies).

How much alcohol is in Gees linctus syrup?

It’s opium tincture in a syrup (just sugar and water) with enough squill vinegar to flavour and (ISRC) four uk units of alcohol to thin the mixture. This is the Boots brand version which I haven’t been able to obtain for a very long time now.

Where can you buy Gee’s linctus in the UK?

:thumbsup:While in a town where the pharmacists don’t know him, SWIM ‘s first thought was to go and get some DXM cough syrup. However, he then decided to try and see if they would sell him Gee’s Linctus, a tincture of opium sold as a cough remedy which is kept under the counter in the UK.

How long to take Gees linctus by mouth?

Active substance (s): CAMPHORATED OPIUM TINCTURE / OPIUM TINCTURE / SQUILL OXYMEL use. Do not tear off, re-fix for future use. For symptomatic relief of coughs. Take the solution by mouth. years: Take 1 x 5ml spoonful. Repeat after 4 in 24 hours. unless your doctor tells you to. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE. consult a doctor.