Not Medical Advice: Codium is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. But it will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
While taking Codium, please avoid drinking alcohol as it will increase some of its side effects. Codium may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Nighttime coughs can be sleep-wreckers. The key is to soothe your ticklish throat and over-sensitive airways before you go to bed. Check out 8 tips for nighttime cough relief at WebMD.