Exicof (14 mg+6.5 mg+2 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diphenhydramine dextromethorphan levomenthol |
| Company | Renata limited |
Title
- Exicof Syrup
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Exicof Syrup is indicated as an antitussive for the relief of persistent, dry, irritating cough and aids restful sleep. It contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Levomenthol.
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a non-opioid antitussive drug. Levomenthol has mild local anesthetic and decongestant properties. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride possesses antitussive, antihistaminic, anticholinergic properties.
- Dosage for adults and children over 12 years: 2 teaspoonfuls of syrup 4 times a day or as directed by the physician.
- The syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbance, dry mouth, nose and throat difficulty in urination, or blurred vision.
Ingredients
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride BP 14 mg
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide BP 6.5 mg
- Levomenthol BP 2 mg
Indications
Antitussive, Relief of Dry Cough, Restful Sleep Aid
Mode of Action
- Antitussive Activity
- Local Anesthetic Properties
- Decongestant Properties
- Antihistaminic Properties
- Anticholinergic Properties
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for Adults and Children over 12 years
- Advice for Children & Adolescents
Interaction
- Potentiation with Alcohol and CNS Depressants
- Effects on Anticholinergics and Psychotropic Drugs
- Concomitant use with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Usage
- Respiratory Failure Risk
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal Disturbance
- Dry Mouth
- Difficulty in Urination
- Blurred Vision
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Effects
- Lactation Effects
Precautions & Warnings
- Drowsiness Precaution
- Narrow-Angle Glaucoma Precaution
- Prostatic Hypertrophy Precaution
- Caution for Adolescents and Young Adults
- Caution for Patients with History of Drug Abuse
Overdose Effects
- Hallucinations
- Convulsions
- Coma
- Cardiovascular Collapse
- Symptomatic and Supportive Treatment
- Gastric Emptying Measures
- Use of Activated Charcoal
- Naloxone as Specific Antagonist
- Control of Convulsions with Diazepam and Thiopental Sodium
Therapeutic Class
- Combined Cough Expectorants
- Combined Cough Suppressants
Storage Conditions
- Temperature Limit
- Protection from Light & Moisture
- Keep out of reach of Children