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Cautions and side-effects

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Side-effects include:

  • nausea, vomiting, constipation, and drowsiness
  • respiratory depression hypotension in high doses

Not for use:

  • where peristalsis should not be inhibited
  • where abdominal distension develops
  • in acute ulcerative colitis or antibiotic colitis

Not recommended for children

Tolerance and dependence may occur with prolonged use.

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