Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml is a cough suppressant medicine. It is used in the treatment of dry cough. Coughing is defined as the body's way of clearing irritants like allergens, mucus or smoke from the airways. Cough can be described as two types, namely, dry cough and wet cough. A dry cough is a non-productive cough that is tickly and doesn't produce any mucus.

Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml contains Butamirate, which belongs to the class of anti-tussive drugs. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough.

Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml may cause certain side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, skin rash, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml should be used as advised by your doctor. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of the condition.

Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any of the components present in the formulation. Before taking Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml, inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease or are taking any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml.

Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml contains Butamirate, which is used to provide relief from dry cough. It is an antitussive medicine that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough.

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Skin rash
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Avoid taking Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml if allergic to it or any of the components present in the formulation. Inform the doctor about your complete medical and medication history before starting the treatment to rule out any adverse effects. Before taking Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml, inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease or are taking any other medicines. It is unknown whether this medicine is suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Hence, inform your doctor beforehand. Avoid driving, operating machines and alcohol consumption while using this medicine as it can cause dizziness. Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have any history of kidney or liver disease.

• Try to take food containing green leafy vegetables.
• Make sure to drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.
• Avoid eating citrus fruits like oranges as they may worsen the cough.
• Add fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples, to your diet.
• Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking.

Cough: Cough is the body's way of clearing irritants like allergens or smoke from the airways. Cough can be described as two types, namely, dry cough and wet cough. A dry cough is a non-productive cough that is tickly and doesn't produce any mucus. A wet cough (chesty cough) is a productive cough that produces mucous or sputum. Kofarest BT Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Syrup 100 ml is used in providing relief from dry cough.