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Cough Syrup Banned: Once again cough syrup which is harmful to the body has been exposed. Police have arrested two people after the case of illegal sale of Coding Phosphate came to light in Thane district of Maharashtra. According to the information received from the police, cough syrup containing coding phosphate has an intoxicating effect on the nerves which can damage the body organs.
Being a cough syrup, it is easily available in shops and is being misused indiscriminately. Police took action on the matter and arrested two people and decided to ban this cough syrup. So let us tell you what codeine is and how serious its impact can be on health.
What is codeine?
Codeine is a type of opioid, which is used to treat cough and mild to moderate pain. In the medical field, it is used only on the advice of a doctor. It is mainly known to suppress cough and provide relief from pain. It affects the parts of the brain that control the cough process. However, despite its effectiveness, indiscriminate use of codeine can give rise to many problems.
How does codeine affect the body?
When the medicine made from codeine gets metabolized in the liver, in this process a part of the codeine gets converted into morphine which plays an important role in reducing pain and cough. Morphine gives a feeling of relaxation to the body by slowing down the nervous system. However, it is beneficial to consume codeine only in a limited quantity. But there is always a risk of getting addicted to it. Due to repeated consumption, a person can become addicted to it, which increases dependence on the medicine and can lead to problems like overdose.
Has serious impact on health
Excessive or unnecessary use of codeine sometimes becomes very dangerous. The brain of the person taking this drug stops working, sometimes due to this he starts having epileptic seizures. Children are plagued by mental illnesses. Codeine can be addictive, so if you have to take it for more than a few weeks, your doctor will tell you when and how to stop taking it. Codeine should not be given to children under 12 unless advised to do so.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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