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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:37 PM IST
Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup is a combination medicine which belongs to the class of expectorants. It is used in the treatment of wet/productive cough. This medicine works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and removing it from the airways. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, and headache.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Klm Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-26

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About Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup

Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour 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: 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.

Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol, and Guaiphenesin. Levosalbutamol works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Therefore, it helps cough out phlegm easily. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Together, Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup helps relieve the cough.

Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration of Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, stomach upset and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.  Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup

Treatment of Cough

Medicinal Benefits

Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup is a combination of three drugs: Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol, and Guaiphenesin, which are used to treat coughs associated with mucus. Levosalbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that work by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Therefore, it helps cough out phlegm easily. Guaiphenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Together, Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup helps relieve the cough.

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

Flavour

Strawberry

Side Effects of Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.  Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup may interact with antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin), water pills (furosemide), bronchodilators (albuterol, formoterol, vilanterol), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron), steroids (prednisone, budesonide).

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

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

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CEFUROXIME
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALBUTEROL
  • FORMOTEROL
  • VILANTEROL
  • ONDANSETRON
  • PREDNISONE
  • BUDESONIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it 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 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

  • Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour 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. The 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/phlegm. 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.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour 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 Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup is excreted in human milk. Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup .

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Liver

Caution

Take Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup 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 Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup 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

Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1004, Hubtown Viva, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai-400060, Maharashtra, India.
Other Info - KOF0198

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FAQs

Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup is used to treat cough associated with mucus.
Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup contains Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol and Guaiphenesin. Levosalbutamol relaxes muscles and widens the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out phlegm easily. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from the airways.
Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup .
Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup .
Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour 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 Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist, or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Kofcatch LS Junior Strawberry Flavour Syrup , please consult your doctor.

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