COFEX TABLET

COFEX TABLET belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. 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: 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) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

COFEX TABLET contains Guaifenesin (expectorant) and chlorpheniramine (antiallergic). Guaifenesin loosens the chest and throat congestion, making it easier to cough out. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

Take COFEX TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take COFEX TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision, restlessness, headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, nose, or throat. Most of these side effects of COFEX TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to COFEX TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please consult a doctor before taking COFEX TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. COFEX TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years. Drive only if you are alert, as COFEX TABLET may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with COFEX TABLET as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Drink plenty of fluids to protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather, as COFEX TABLET decreases sweating and increases heatstroke risk. 

COFEX TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin and chlorpheniramine. Guaifenesin works by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Restlessness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth, nose, or throat

Please consult a doctor before taking COFEX TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, chronic bronchitis, or asthma. Avoid using COFEX TABLET if you are suffering from stomach ulcers, as it may worsen the condition. If you have stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking COFEX TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as COFEX TABLET may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with COFEX TABLET as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. COFEX TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years. Drink plenty of fluids to protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather, as COFEX TABLET decreases sweating and increases heatstroke risk.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking COFEX TABLET.

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to relieve your cough. Instead, replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.
• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to improve overall health.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid alcohol consumption with COFEX TABLET as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.