Kofgon Syrup 
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USED FOR:
Cough
Throat irritation
Asthma
COMPOSITION:
Ambroxol (15mg/5ml)
Menthol (2.5mg/5ml)
Salbutamol / Albuterol (1mg/5ml)
Guaifenesin (50mg/5ml)
Therapeutic Uses:
respiratory
pain analgesics
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Kofgon Syrup 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.
No information is available on the use of Kofgon Syrup during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Kofgon Syrup may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kofgon Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kofgon Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kofgon Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kofgon Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Ambroxol
Ambroxol is used in the treatment of cough.
How to use Ambroxol
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. Kofgon Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Kofgon Syrup works
Ambroxol thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
Common Constipation, Diarrhoea, Difficulty in urination, Heartburn, Itching, Nausea, Rash.
Expert advice for Ambroxol
Do consult your doctor before taking ambroxol if you have a history of severe allergic reactions of skin (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Lyell syndrome).
Do not continue taking ambroxol and contact your doctor immediately, if you notice any damage to skin or mucosa (moist tissue that lines the inner side of nose, mouth, lungs, and the urinary and digestive tracts).Â
Avoid taking drugs that suppress cough (antitussives) if you are taking ambroxol.
Do consult your doctor before taking ambroxol, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Do consult your doctor before taking ambroxol if you are breast-feeding.
Do consult your doctor before taking ambroxol if you have.
Severe liver or kidney problems. You may need dose reduction or extension of dosing interval.
A disease called Ciliary dyskinesia in which the hair like structures along the airways called cilia are faulty and do not help in clearing the mucus.
Q. Is Ambroxol an antibiotic/steroid?
No. Ambroxol belongs to a class of drugs called expectorants (aid expulsion of mucus as cough) or mucolytic (liquefy and loosen mucus). It has no know effect against infections. It does not have chemical structure or effects similar to steroids
Q. Is Ambroxol good for dry cough?
No. Ambroxol is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance
Q. Is Ambroxol a prescription drug?
Cough syrups containing Ambroxol and other active drugs commonly used for cough and cold may be available as over the counter (OTC) without prescription
Q. Is Ambroxol/mucolite safe for infants?
Mucolite is a trade name for active drug Ambroxol. Ambroxol may be used in children below 2 years of age only when prescribed by a doctor. It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your child’s or infant’s doctor
Q. Is ambrodil a cough syrup?
Ambrodil is a trade name for active drug ambroxol. It is available as cough syrup and is effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance
Q. Ambroxol/ambrodil syrup/ambrolite syrup/mucolite/mucolite drops used for?
Ambrodil, ambrolite, mucolite are trade names for active drug ambroxol and are available as drops or syrup. Ambroxol belongs to a class of drugs called expectorants or mucolytics and is effective in liquefying and loosening thick mucus that can be coughed out easily. It is effective in treatment of productive cough associated with diseases of the respiratory tract such as long-term inflammation of air passages (chronic bronchitis), inflammation of air passages associated with asthma (asthmatic bronchitis), bronchial asthma, recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways (Bronchiectasis), infection of lungs (pneumonia), infections of middle ear (otitis media), inflammation of air cavities (sinuses) around nose (sinusitis), sore throat (nasopharyngitis)
Q. What is ambrodil S?
Ambrodil S is a trade name for a combination of active drugs ambroxol and salbutamol and guaifenesin
Q. What are mucolite tablets/drops and Is mucolite syrup for cough?
Yes. Mucolite is a trade name for active drug ambroxol and is available as cough syrup/ tablets and drops. It is effective in treatment of productive cough associated with diseases of the respiratory tract such as long-term inflammation of air passages (chronic bronchitis), inflammation of air passages associated with asthma (asthmatic bronchitis), bronchial asthma, recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways (Bronchiectasis), infection of lungs (pneumonia), infections of middle ear (otitis media), inflammation of air cavities (sinuses) around nose (sinusitis), sore throat (nasopharyngitis)
Q. Does Ambroxol make you sleepy/ you high?
Ambroxol is not known to make you sleepy or high.
Uses of Menthol
Menthol is used in the treatment of throat irritation.
How to use Menthol
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. Kofgon Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Kofgon Syrup works
Menthol works by producing a mild anesthetic action causing numbness and a cooling sensation in the area of application.
Common No adverse reaction found.
Uses of Salbutamol / Albuterol
Salbutamol / Albuterol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
How to use Salbutamol / Albuterol
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. Kofgon Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Kofgon Syrup works
Salbutamol / Albuterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and makes breathing easier.
Common Tremor, Headache, Restlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations.
Expert advice for Salbutamol / Albuterol
Use salbutamol inhalation exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Always keep the inhaler upright during the loading of the dose and administration steps.
If you can feel a slightly sweet tasting powder in your mouth after inhaling, you have received the dose and the active substance has reached your lungs.
During use, regularly wipe the mouthpiece with a fibre-free tissue or soft cloth.
Always replace the inhaler cap after you have used the inhaler.
Always tell your doctor if you suffer from an over active thyroid gland.
Take special precaution if you experience chest pains.
Take special care with salbutamol if you suffer from any disease of the heart.
Q. Is Salbutamol / Albuterol a steroid/ an antibiotic/ a cough syrup/ a betablocker/ contains steroid/ addictive/ a rescue inhaler?
Salbutamol / Albuterol (also available as Asthalin, Ventolin, Albuterol) is a beta receptor agonist used to prevent and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a rescue inhaler for asthma. It is not a steroid or contains steroid or an antibiotic. It is not an addictive drug
Q. Does Salbutamol / Albuterol need prescription?
Yes. Salbutamol / Albuterol is available only by prescription
Q. Is Salbutamol / Albuterol safe/ safe for babies?
Salbutamol / Albuterol is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Salbutamol / Albuterol cause drowsiness/ increased heart rate/ increase blood pressure/ weight gain?
Salbutamol / Albuterol may cause light headedness, increased heart rate or increased blood pressure; however it is not known to cause drowsiness or weight gain. Consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.
Uses of Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of cough with mucus.
How to use Guaifenesin
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. Kofgon Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Kofgon Syrup works
Guaifenesin works by decreasing the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.
Common Nausea, Itchy rash, Hypersensitivity reaction, Stomach pain, Diarrhoea, Vomiting.
Expert advice for Guaifenesin
Do not take guaifenesin if you have known allergy to it.
Stop guaifenesin and consult your doctor immediately if you develop breathing difficulty swelling on your face, neck throat or tongue (severe allergic reactions).
Do not take guaifenesin if you are taking more than one cough and cold medicine.
Consult your doctor before you start taking guaifenesin if you have asthma, inflammation of air passages (bronchitis), lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) such as emphysema, smokers cough, Â porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder that affects skin and other organs).
Consult your doctor before you start guaifenesin if you are suffering from liver or kidney problems, or if you are taking alcohol.
Guaifenesin should not be combined with cough suppressants in the treatment of cough.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur, or are accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
It is important to tell your doctor, while undergoing urine tests, if have recently taken or are taking guaifenesin as it can affect some results.
Do not take guaifenesin if you are pregnant or breast feeding unless it is advised by your doctor.
Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used (consult your pharmacist for the procedure to dispose).
Q. What is Guaifenesin used for?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant, mainly used to relieve chest congestion by aiding the removal of mucus
Q. What is Ascoril+/Ascoril LS/ Ascorl D cough syrup?
Ascoril+ cough syrup contains terbutaline, while Ascorl LS contails levosalbutamol. In addition both syrups contain bromhexine and guaifenesin and are used to relieve cough due to acute and chronic inflammation of the airways (bronchitis) and other cough conditions.Ascoril D is a medicine for dry cough and it does not contain guaifenesin
Q. Is Ascoril+ an antibiotic?
No, Ascoril+ cough syrup contains terbutaline, bromhexine and guaifenesin. It does not contain any antibiotic
Q. Does Ascoril+/ Ascoril LS cause drowsiness?
No, terbutaline, levosalbutamol, bromhexine and guaifenesin do not cause any drowsiness. Hence, Ascoril+ or Ascoril LS syrup does not cause drowsiness
Q. How long can I take guaifenesin?
Consult your doctor for use more than 7 days
Q. Can I take guaifenesin if I have high blood pressure?
Guaifenesin should not be taken by individuals with high blood pressur
Q. Can I take guaifenesin with phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin and paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
There are no known drug interactions between phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin and paracetamol (acetaminophen) and guaifenesin. However, consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on guaifenesin
Q. Can I take guaifenesin with Sudafed (pseudoephedrine-decongestant preparation) and Dayquil (OTC cold and cough preparation), Benadryl, benzonatate?
Guaifenesin can be taken with other cold and cough preparation including Sudafed, Dayquil, Benadryl and benzonatate . However, other formulations containing guaifenesin must be avoided to avoid a double dose. Also, guaifenesin should not be combined with cough suppressants in the treatment of cough since the combination would not be logical and you may be exposed to unnecessary side effects.
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