Nytkof (10 mg+30 mg+1.25 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)

Title

• Nytkof Cough Syrup

Categories

• Medicine
• Cough Syrup
• Pharmaceutical
• Healthcare

Description

• Nytkof is a cough syrup that provides temporary relief for symptoms such as non-productive cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, itchy & watery eyes, and nasal congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies.
• Each 5 ml syrup contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide BP 20 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride BP 10 mg, and Triprolidine Hydrochloride BP 2.5 mg. It is a mixture of antitussive, decongestant, and antihistamine agents.
• It is recommended for use in adults, children over 12 years, and children aged 6-12 years. Consult a physician before administering to children less than 6 years.
• It should be avoided in patients with liver disease, asthmatic patients, or those taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Attributes

• Symptom Relief:
  • Non-productive cough
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Itching of nose or throat
  • Itchy & watery eyes
  • Nasal congestion
• Composition:
  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
  • Triprolidine Hydrochloride
• Pharmacology:
  • Antitussive
  • Decongestant
  • Antihistamine
  • Central action on the cough center
  • Decreases swelling in the nose and ears
  • Relieves symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold
• Dosage & Administration:
  • Adults & Children over 12 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 4 times a day
  • 6-12 years: 1/2 teaspoonful 4 times a day
  • Use in children less than 6 years requires physician's advice
• Interaction:
  • Avoid taking with MAO inhibitors
  • Two-week restriction before and after treatment with MAO inhibitors
• Contraindications:
  • Patients with liver disease
  • Asthmatic patients
  • Patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within 2 weeks from stopping such treatment
• Side Effects:
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Pregnancy & Lactation:
  • No specific data on use during pregnancy & lactation
• Precautions & Warnings:
  • May cause drowsiness
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery while affected
  • Use with caution in patients with epilepsy, prostatic hypertrophy, glaucoma, hepatic disease, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism
• Overdose Effects:
  • Hospital admission strongly advised
  • May produce respiratory depression, paranoid psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, and convulsion
• Therapeutic Class:
  • Combined cough suppressants
• Storage Conditions:
  • Store in a cool and dry place (below 30°C)
  • Away from light
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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