Why cough medicines containing pholcodine can be deadly even if you took them months before surgery
- Written by: Nial Wheate, Associate Professor of the Sydney Pharmacy School, University of Sydney
ShutterstockCough medicines containing the active ingredient pholcodine are being withdrawn from sale due to safety concerns highlighted for years both in Australia and internationally.
Yesterday, Australia’s medicines regulator announced the immediate registration cancellation and recall of dozens of these over-the-counter cough medicines...
