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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:51 PM IST
New Coscopin Linctus is used to treat dry cough. It blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the need to cough. Also, it reduces mucus stickiness and clear airways. It works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage. Some people may experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, constipation, and drowsiness. 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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About New Coscopin Linctus

New Coscopin Linctus belongs to a class of medications called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a 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. 

New Coscopin Linctus is a combination of three drugs, namely: Noscapine (cough suppressant), Ammonium chloride (expectorant), and Sodium citrate (mucolytic agent). Noscapine belongs to the cough suppressants class that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the need to cough. Ammonium chloride belongs to the class of expectorants that reduce mucus stickiness and clear airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage. 

Take New Coscopin Linctus as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take New Coscopin Linctus based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, constipation, and drowsiness. Most of these side effects of New Coscopin Linctus 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 New Coscopin Linctus or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. New Coscopin Linctus is usually not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using New Coscopin Linctus. Use New Coscopin Linctus with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor and in patients with pre-existing respiratory failure or any other lung disease. New Coscopin Linctus may cause severe allergic reactions such as chest tightness, unusual hoarseness, difficulty breathing, talking or swallowing, itching, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin with or without fever, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, lips, or throat in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking New Coscopin Linctus to experience these reactions. However, if you notice any of these symptoms while taking New Coscopin Linctus, please consult a doctor. If you have diabetes, fits, diarrhoea associated with infection, kidney, liver, or respiratory problems, inform your doctor before taking New Coscopin Linctus. 

Uses of New Coscopin Linctus

Treatment of Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

New Coscopin Linctus is a combination of three drugs, namely: Noscapine, Ammonium chloride, and Sodium citrate. Noscapine belongs to the cough suppressants class that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the need to cough. Ammonium chloride belongs to the class of expectorants that reduce mucus stickiness and clear airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening the viscous phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage, which helps it to cough out easily.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take New Coscopin Linctus 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 New Coscopin Linctus

  • Headache

  • Dizziness 

  • Nausea 

  • constipation 

  • drowsiness

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to New Coscopin Linctus or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. New Coscopin Linctus is usually not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using New Coscopin Linctus. Use New Coscopin Linctus with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor and in patients with pre-existing respiratory failure or any other lung disease. New Coscopin Linctus may cause severe allergic reactions such as chest tightness, unusual hoarseness, difficulty breathing, talking or swallowing, itching, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin with or without fever, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, lips, or throat in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking New Coscopin Linctus to experience these reactions. However, if you notice any of these symptoms while taking New Coscopin Linctus, please consult a doctor. If you have diabetes, fits, diarrhoea associated with infection, kidney, liver, or respiratory problems, inform your doctor before taking New Coscopin Linctus.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: New Coscopin Linctus may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), antidepressants (alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam).

Drug-Food Interaction: New Coscopin Linctus may interact with liquorice extract and enhance the hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) effect. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol with New Coscopin Linctus as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, epilepsy (fits), diarrhoea associated with infection, kidney, l,iver or respiratory problems, inform your doctor before taking New Coscopin Linctus.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • LORAZEPAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from 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

You are recommended to inform your doctor if the cough persists or worsens after taking New Coscopin Linctus for 1 week.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is a 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-colored, it indicates 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

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with New Coscopin Linctus as it may increase adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with New Coscopin Linctus.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

New Coscopin Linctus is usually unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether New Coscopin Linctus is excreted in human milk. New Coscopin Linctus is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

New Coscopin Linctus may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking New Coscopin Linctus.

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Liver

Caution

Take New Coscopin Linctus 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 New Coscopin Linctus 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

Please consult a doctor before using New Coscopin Linctus in children.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

New Coscopin Linctus is used to treat dry cough.
New Coscopin Linctus contains Noscapine, Ammonium chloride and Sodium citrate. Noscapine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that block the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, it decreases the need to cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that reduces the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening the viscous phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nasal passage thereby helping to cough out easily.
You are not recommended to take New Coscopin Linctus with blood thinner warfarin, as it may increase bleeding risk. However, please consult a doctor before taking New Coscopin Linctus with other medicines.
Yes, New Coscopin Linctus may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking New Coscopin Linctus to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking New Coscopin Linctus.
You are not recommended to stop taking New Coscopin Linctus without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take New Coscopin Linctus for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking New Coscopin Linctus, please consult your doctor.
Yes, New Coscopin Linctus can cause dry mouth as a side effect. If you experience dry mouth, it's important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. This symptom can be minimized by drinking water often throughout the day and keeping some by your bedside at night.
Yes, New Coscopin Linctus causes constipation as a side effect. In order to prevent constipation, eat fibre-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Do exercises such as swimming and jogging. If constipation persists, please consult your doctor.
No, taking more than the recommended dosage of New Coscopin Linctus will not make it more effective, but may cause severe side effects. Consult your doctor, if your symptoms worsen and are not relieved by the prescribed dosages of the New Coscopin Linctus.
The common side effects of New Coscopin Linctus are headache, dizziness, nausea, constipation and drowsiness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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