Coftos Syrup

Coftos Syrup is used to provide relief from cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways thereby preventing respiratory infection. 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.

Coftos Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride (expectorant), Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), and Sodium citrate (mucolytic). Ammonium chloride helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Together, Coftos Syrup provides relief from cough. 

You are advised to take Coftos Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Coftos Syrup may cause certain common side-effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and dry mouth in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Coftos Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Coftos Syrup may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Coftos Syrup is not recommended for children below 6years. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Coftos Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Coftos Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Sodium citrate. Coftos Syrup is used to provide relief from cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine that works by blocking a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic that loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Together, Coftos Syrup provides relief from cough.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Weakness
• Restlessness

Do not take Coftos Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14days, or if you have pre-existing hyperchloremia (electrolyte imbalance). Inform your doctor before taking Coftos Syrup if you have asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, bronchitis, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary oedema, severe kidney or liver problems, or if you are taking hypnotics and anxiolytics. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Coftos Syrup may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Coftos Syrup is not recommended for children below 6years. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Coftos Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Coftos Syrup may have interaction with anti-convulsant (phenytoin), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), anti-depressant (duloxetine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), and hypnotics/anxiolytics.

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Coftos Syrup as it might cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Coftos Syrup may have interactions with conditions such as asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, and severe kidney or liver problems.

• PHENYTOIN
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DULOXETINE
• ALPRAZOLAM

• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
• Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods.
• 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. 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.

Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough can be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) develops sputum (phlegm or mucus) from the lungs, whereas 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 indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing out thick, solid white mucus, it indicates that you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. Clear or light-coloured mucus indicates allergies or minor infection in the respiratory tract, and a yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.