Cophilex (30 mg+100 mg+1.25 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pseudoephedrine guaiphenasine triprolidine |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Indications
- Symptomatic relief of upper respiratory tract disorders
- Productive cough relief
- Nasal decongestant administration
- Histamine H1 receptor antagonist administration
- Expectorant combination
Pharmacology
- Pseudoephedrine - decongestant and bronchodilator
- Guaifenesin - reduces viscosity of sputum
- Triprolidine - antihistamine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) three times a day
- Children 6-12 years dosage: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) three times a day
- Children 2-5 years dosage: 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoonful) three times a day
- Consult physician for children under 2 years
Interaction
- Concomitant use with sympathomimetic agents
- Potential rise in blood pressure
- Partially reverses hypotensive action of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any constituents
- Cardiovascular disease including hypertension
- Lower respiratory symptoms including asthma
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) therapy
Side Effects
- CNS depression or excitation
- Drowsiness
- Sleep disturbances
- Hallucinations
- Skin rashes
- Tachycardia
- Dryness of mouth, nose and throat
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution in pregnancy
- Balance potential benefits with possible hazards to fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause drowsiness
- Avoid driving or operating machinery
- Avoid concomitant alcohol or sedatives
- Use with caution in hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, elevated intra-ocular pressure, prostatic enlargement, severe renal and hepatic impairment
- Avoid use in persistent or chronic cough without physician's direction
Overdose Effects
- Drowsiness
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Lethargy
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Respiratory depression
- Convulsion
- Tremor
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Support respiration and control convulsion in case of overdose
- Consider gastric lavage and bladder catheterization if indicated
Therapeutic Class
- Combined cough expectorants
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Do not refrigerate
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