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

Indications

• Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat or bronchial irritation
• Relieves runny nose
• Alleviates sneezing
• Relieves itching of the nose or throat
• Alleviates itchy, watery eyes
• Reduces nasal congestion
• Reduces swelling of nasal passages

Pharmacology

• Mixture of antitussive, decongestant and antihistamine agent
• Contains dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, and triprolidine
• Dextromethorphan is non-narcotic, effective cough suppressant
• Phenylephrine shrinks blood vessels in nasal passage
• Triprolidine provides relief from conditions triggered by histamine release

Dosage

• Adults & Children 12 years and older: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) every 4 hours
• Children 6 to under 12 years: ½ teaspoonful (2.5 ml) every 4 hours
• Children 2 to 6 years: To be used with caution and as advised by physician
• Not to be used in children below 2 years old

Administration

• Can be taken with or without food
• Should be taken with food if it causes upset stomach
• Liquid doses should be measured carefully using the provided measuring device

Interaction

• MAO inhibitors can cause serious drug interactions
• Avoid certain medications during treatment
• Exercise caution with antihistamines, antispasmodics, beta blockers, and more

Contraindications

• Avoid in patients with liver disease or asthma
• Contraindicated in patients taking MAO inhibitors or within 2 weeks from stopping such treatment
• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to specific ingredients
• Should not be used during acute asthma attacks or in patients with severe hypertension or coronary artery disease

Side Effects

• May cause drowsiness, dizziness, and constipation
• Other possible side effects include GIT discomfort, transient hypertension, dry mouth, restlessness
• Less common side effects may include allergic reactions, toxic psychosis, and blood dyscrasia

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Best avoided during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• May cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery
• Use with caution in patients with epilepsy, prostatic hypertrophy, glaucoma, hepatic disease, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloro-duodenal obstruction, or bladder neck obstruction
• Consult a physician if symptoms do not improve within one week or are accompanied by high fever

Overdose Effects

• Overdose may lead to respiratory depression, paranoid psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, and convulsions
• Hospital admission strongly advised in case of overdose
• Treatment may include stomach emptying, sedatives, and symptomatic and supportive measures

Therapeutic Class

• Belongs to the therapeutic class of Combined Cough Suppressants

Storage Conditions

• Keep out of the reach of children
• Store in a cool & dry place
• Protect from light

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