E-Cof (30 mg+100 mg+1.25 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Symptomatic relief of upper respiratory tract disorders
  • Productive cough relief
  • Nasal decongestant
  • Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
  • Expectorant combination

Pharmacology

  • Decongestant
  • Bronchodilator
  • Vasoconstriction
  • Bronchial relaxation
  • Increased heart rate and contractility
  • Norepinephrine release
  • Antihistamine
  • Relieves hypersensitivity reactions

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosage for adults
  • Recommended dosage for children over 12 years
  • Recommended dosage for children 6-12 years
  • Recommended dosage for children 2-5 years
  • Physician's advice for children under 2 years

Interaction

  • Contraindicated with sympathomimetic agents
  • Interference with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  • Partial reversal of hypotensive action of certain drugs

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to 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 and lactation
  • Balancing potential benefits against possible hazards to the developing fetus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Potential drowsiness
  • Advice against driving or operating machinery
  • Avoid concomitant administration with alcohol or sedatives
  • Caution in patients with mild to moderate hypertension
  • Caution in hypertension and heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, elevated intra-ocular pressure, prostatic enlargement, renal and hepatic impairment
  • Avoid use for persistent or chronic cough without physician's direction

Overdose Effects

  • Acute toxicity effects
  • Respiratory depression
  • Convulsion
  • Tachycardia
  • Hypertension
  • Necessary supportive measures
  • Gastric lavage may be indicated
  • Bladder catheterization may be necessary

Therapeutic Class

  • Combined cough expectorants

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C
  • Protect from light
  • Do not refrigerate

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