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Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free

Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free

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About Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free

Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free belongs to a class of medication called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely, dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) produces mucous or sputum.

Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Together, Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free helps provide relief from dry cough.

Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration of Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth/throat/nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free. Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free may cause dizziness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free

Treatment of Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free is a combination medicine belonging to a class of drugs called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that helps shrink the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free helps relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free

  • Dry mouth, throat or nose
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Restlessness or excitation
  • Loss of appetite

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Avoid taking Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), anti-psychotic (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone), pain killer (aspirin), cold medicines (acetaminophen), antibiotics (amoxicillin), anti-depressants (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, glaucoma, cardiovascular diseases, enlarged prostate gland, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DESVENLAFAXINE
  • VILAZODONE
  • ASPIRIN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • LINEZOLID
  • PHENELZINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • METOPROLOL
  • ATENOLOL
  • CARISOPRODOL
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE

Habit Forming

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. 

  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.

  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.

  • Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

  • Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after taking Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free for 7 days.
  • Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash or headache after taking Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free. 
  • If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. A dry cough does not produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an infection in the respiratory tract. 

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free in pregnant women is unknown. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free is excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will decide if Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free.

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Liver

Caution

Take Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No 21, Door 2, Velu Naicker Street,Kattabomman Street,Venkateshwara1St Main Road, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600089
Other Info - ALBA864

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FAQs

Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free is used to treat dry cough. It helps relieve cough, cold, and allergic symptoms.
Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.
Consult your doctor before taking Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anaesthesia. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free 72 hours prior to the surgery.
It is not recommended to take Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free along with any anti-depressant medication, especially MAO inhibitors (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or drug interaction. Also, Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free should be taken at least 14 days after the last dose of anti-depressants.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma. Therefore, Albacof-D Syrup No Alcohol, Sugar Free should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma.

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