It is not related to opium or its derivatives, so treatment with oxeladin is free of risk of dependence or addiction.

Oxeladin has none of the side effects (such as hypnosis, respiratory depression, tolerance, constipation and analgesia) which are present when common antitussives, such as codeine and its derivatives, are used.

It may be used at every age, as well as in patients with heart disease, since it has a high level of safety and a great selectivity to act on the bulbar centre of cough.

Rarely, some patients have reported rash, dizziness, sedation or mild digestive disturbances.

Oxeladin is available as drops, syrup and tablets, providing easier ways of management which will be chosen depending on the age and clinical stage.