Codo Q Junior Syrup

Last Updated: March 25th, 2026

Codo Q Junior Syrup is a product of Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Composition: Promethazine (1.5mg/5ml) + Pholcodine (1.5mg/5ml)

₹ 41.16

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

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All Details About Codo Q Junior Syrup

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Codo Q Junior Syrup

Description:

Codo Q Junior Syrup contains two active medicines. These work together to effectively treat dry cough (cough without mucus) that may occur in children due to allergic conditions such as common cold or hay fever. It also helps relieve symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, or watery eyes.

Donate Codo Q Junior Syrup to your child orally, either before or after food but prefer giving it at a fixed time. The doctor will prescribe the dose based upon the child’s body weight, age, and clinical condition. Usually, Codo Q Junior Syrup is prescribed to be given up to 3 times a day. Do not continue the course for more than 4 to 5 days unless advised otherwise. Stick to the dose, time, and way as prescribed by the doctor.

If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose. However, skip the dose if it is already the time for the next dose. Make sure not to double up the dose as overdose can cause side effects. Also, do not give Codo Q Junior Syrup with any other cough or cold medicine as that may also lead to increased side effects.

Codo Q Junior Syrup can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, skin rash, excitation, or confusion. Usually, these episodes subside on their own. However, if worrisome, do seek medical assistance.

Never self-medicate your child. Forever consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child. Let the doctor know about your child’s complete medical history as it is significant in the formulation of your child’s care plan.

Uses:

Treatment of Dry cough

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Codo Q Junior Syrup may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Codo Q Junior Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Ordinary side effects of Codo Q

Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Skin rash
Excitement
Confusion

Warning & Precautions:

Kidney

CAUTION

Codo Q Junior Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your child's doctor before giving Promethazine+Pholcodine to your child.

Liver

CAUTION

Codo Q Junior Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

My child has to participate in a sports event at school. Can I give Codo Q Junior Syrup before his performance?

This medicine may slow down normal nerve functioning. So, avoid giving Codo Q Junior Syrup to your child if he/she is scheduled to perform tasks that require mental alertness.

My child is 4 years old and has asthma. Is Codo Q Junior Syrup the right choice?

Do not give Codo Q Junior Syrup if your child is under 6 years of age. Moreover, it is best not to give this medicine if your child has any serious underlying breathing problems such as asthma as Codo Q Junior Syrup can cause serious side effects in such cases.

When should I call my child’s doctor right away?

Stop this medicine immediately if your child develops a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and vesicles along with fever soon after taking Codo Q Junior Syrup. Call your child’s doctor without a delay.

My child has been cranky and unable to sleep for the last few nights. Can I give Codo Q Junior Syrup to make my child sleep?

No, Codo Q Junior Syrup should never be given to induce sleep. Codo Q Junior Syrup is a medicine that treats dry cough and should be used only after consulting a doctor. You must remember that this medicine may cause addiction. So, be cautious and use it only in the prescribed doses. Also, refrain from giving this medicine if your child is suffering from sleeplessness as this medicine can mask the symptoms of underlying sleep disorders like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

Where should I store Codo Q Junior Syrup at home?

Retain Codo Q Junior Syrup out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake. Retain it at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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