A-Cof (10 mg+30 mg+1.25 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine triprolidine |
Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
Title and Categories
- A-Cof Syrup
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Pharmaceuticals
Indications
- Non-productive cough relief
- Runny nose relief
- Sneezing relief
- Itching of nose/throat relief
- Itchy & watery eyes relief
- Nasal congestion relief
- Allergy symptom relief
- Cold symptom relief
- Hay fever symptom relief
Composition
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide BP 20 mg
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride BP 10 mg
- Triprolidine Hydrochloride BP 2.5 mg
Pharmacology
- Antitussive action
- Decongestant action
- Antihistamine action
- Central action on the cough centre
- Shrinks blood vessels in nasal passage
- Relief of stuffy nose, sinus, and ear symptoms
- Relief of allergy symptoms
- Histamine H1-receptor antagonist
- Central nervous system depressant properties
- Drying up body fluids to relieve symptoms
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 4 times a day
- Children 6-12 years: 1/2 teaspoonful 4 times a day
- Physician's advice for children less than 6 years
Interactions
- Avoid MAO inhibitors
- Serious drug interaction risk
- Two weeks interval before treatment with MAO inhibitors
Contraindications
- Liver disease
- Asthmatic patients
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors use
- Within 2 weeks from stopping MAO inhibitors
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- GIT discomfort
- No physical dependence evidence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data during pregnancy & lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause drowsiness
- Avoid driving or operating machinery
- Caution in epilepsy, prostatic hypertrophy, glaucoma, hepatic disease, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism
- Consult physician if symptoms do not improve within one week or accompanied with high fever
Overdose Effects
- Hospital admission strongly advised
- Respiratory depression risk
- Psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, convulsion risk
Therapeutic Class
- Combined cough suppressants
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children