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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST

Cofliv AM Syrup is used to treat cough associated with mucus. It works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Also, it increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and removes it from the airways. It relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, nervousness, tremors, stomach upset, and fast heartbeats. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Oraliv Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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ORAL

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About Cofliv AM Syrup

Cofliv AM Syrup is 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, 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) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.

Cofliv AM Syrup is a combination of three drugs: Ambroxol (mucolytic agent), Guaifenesin (expectorant), and Terbutaline (bronchodilator). Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier.

Take Cofliv AM Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Cofliv AM Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, nervousness, tremors, stomach upset, and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Cofliv AM Syrup 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 Cofliv AM Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Cofliv AM Syrup. Use Cofliv AM Syrup with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Cofliv AM Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Cofliv AM Syrup. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Cofliv AM Syrup.

Uses of Cofliv AM Syrup

Treatment of Chesty cough.

Medicinal Benefits

Cofliv AM Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, and Terbutaline. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose for coughing out easily. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before use. Take Cofliv AM Syrup with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cofliv AM Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Stomach pain
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Skin rash
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Nervousness
  • Tremor
  • Fast heartbeats
  • Palpitations

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Cofliv AM Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Cofliv AM Syrup. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Cofliv AM Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Cofliv AM Syrup. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Cofliv AM Syrup to loosen mucus. Drive only if you are alert after taking Cofliv AM Syrup as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Cofliv AM Syrup.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cofliv AM Syrup may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (propranolol), antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin), water pills (furosemide), chemical messengers (epinephrine), bronchodilators (formoterol, dyphylline), anti-allergic drugs (promethazine), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron), uterine stimulant (oxytocin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Cofliv AM Syrup may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods, or dietary supplements with Cofliv AM Syrup as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes the accumulation of the amino acid phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Cofliv AM Syrup.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROPRANOLOL
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CEFUROXIME
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • FORMOTEROL
  • DYPHYLLINE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • ONDANSETRON
  • OXYTOCIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

Special Advise

Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Cofliv AM Syrup if you have diabetes, as it may increase blood sugar levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Cofliv AM Syrup is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Cofliv AM Syrup.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Cofliv AM Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Cofliv AM Syrup is excreted in human milk. Cofliv AM Syrup is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Cofliv AM Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alerted after taking the Cofliv AM Syrup.

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Liver

Caution

Take Cofliv AM Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Cofliv AM Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Children

Caution

Cofliv AM Syrup should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - CO94195

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FAQs

Cofliv AM Syrup belongs to the class of medicines called expectorants used to treat cough associated with mucus.
Cofliv AM Syrup contains Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, helping to cough out easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways, making breathing easier.
Cofliv AM Syrup should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism before taking Cofliv AM Syrup so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Cofliv AM Syrup.
Yes, Cofliv AM Syrup may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Cofliv AM Syrup to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Cofliv AM Syrup.
Cofliv AM Syrup should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Cofliv AM Syrup as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Cofliv AM Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, such as rash, fever, or persistent headache, after one week of using Cofliv AM Syrup, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Cofliv AM Syrup without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Cofliv AM Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Cofliv AM Syrup, please consult your doctor.

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