Ocof (20 mg+10 mg+2.5 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Symptoms Relief

  • Cough due to minor throat or bronchial irritation
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Itching of the nose or throat
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Nasal congestion
  • Reduces swelling of nasal passages

Pharmacology

  • Antitussive properties
  • Decongestant effects
  • Antihistamine properties
  • Central action on cough center
  • Shrinks blood vessels in nasal passage
  • Histamine H1-receptor antagonist
  • Mild CNS depressant properties

Dosage

  • Adult dosage: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) every 4 hours
  • Child (6-12 years) dosage: ½ teaspoonful (2.5 ml) every 4 hours
  • Caution for children 2-6 years old
  • Not for children below 2 years old

Administration

  • Take with or without food
  • Measure liquid doses carefully
  • Use the provided measuring device

Drug Interaction

  • Serious interaction with MAO inhibitors
  • Avoid certain MAO inhibitors
  • Caution with antihistamines, antispasmodics, beta blockers, etc.

Contraindications

  • Avoid in patients with liver disease or asthma
  • Contraindicated in patients taking MAO inhibitors
  • Contraindicated in patients with severe hypertension or coronary artery disease

Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • GIT discomfort
  • Transient hypertension
  • Dry mouth
  • Restlessness
  • Allergic reactions
  • Toxic psychosis
  • Blood dyscrasia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • May cause drowsiness
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery
  • Use with caution in patients with epilepsy, prostatic hypertrophy, etc.
  • Consult physician if symptoms do not improve within one week

Overdose Effects

  • Hospital admission advised in case of overdose
  • Respiratory depression
  • Paranoid psychosis
  • Delusions
  • Hallucinations
  • Convulsion
  • Hypertension with reflex bradycardia

Therapeutic Class

  • Combined cough suppressants

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a cool & dry place
  • Protect from light

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