Ridcof Expectorant
Cipla Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 60 ml in 1 bottle
29.88

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Cough

COMPOSITION:
Guaifenesin (NA) + Chlorpheniramine (NA) + Dextromethorphan (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
respiratory

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Ridcof Expectorant may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Ridcof Expectorant may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Ridcof Expectorant is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Ridcof Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Ridcof Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ridcof Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Liver
UNSAFE

Ridcof Expectorant is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Guaifenesin+Chlorpheniramine+Dextromethorphan   NA + NA + NA

Uses of Ridcof Expectorant
Ridcof Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough.

How to use Ridcof Expectorant
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Ridcof Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.

How Ridcof Expectorant works
Ridcof Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Guaifenesin, chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan which relieve cough and cold symptoms. Guaifenesin and ammonium chloride are expectorants which decrease the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and help in its removal from the airways. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Stomach upset, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Dizziness, Headache, Rash, Urticaria, Sleepiness.

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