PMID: 15227862Jul 2, 2004Paper

Cough mixtures: not always for cough

Australian Family Physician
Moira G SimEric Khong

Abstract

Opioid based cough mixtures are readily available to the public and are generally used safely. However, like alcohol, their use can sometimes be a significant part of a dependence problem. This case study provides practical information for general practitioners in the detection, assessment and management of patients with cough mixture opioid dependence. Opioid dependence is generally considered synonymous with heroin dependence or dependence on prescribed opioid analgesics. However, cough mixtures are a readily available source of opioids. People who become dependent on these mixtures commonly do not present for medical assistance until the problem is severe.

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