Koftex (30 mg+100 mg+1.25 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Pseudoephedrine guaiphenasine triprolidine
Company	Amico laboratories ltd

Indications

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

Pharmacology

Pseudoephedrine as a decongestant and bronchodilator
Pseudoephedrine mechanism of action
Guaifenesin as an expectorant
Triprolidine as an antihistamine

Dosage & Administration

Adult dosage
Children dosage
Physician's advice for children under 2 years

Interaction

Concomitant use with sympathomimetic agents
Interaction with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Partially reversing 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 & lactation
Balancing potential benefits against possible hazards to the fetus

Precautions & Warnings

Potential drowsiness
Avoiding driving or operating machinery
Avoiding alcohol or other centrally acting sedatives
Caution in patients suffering from mild to moderate hypertension
Caution in various disease conditions
Use in persistent or chronic cough only if directed by a physician

Overdose Effects

Acute toxicity effects
Necessary measures for supporting respiration and controlling convulsion
Indications for gastric lavage and catheterization of bladder

Therapeutic Class

Combined cough expectorants

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C
Protect from light
Do not refrigerate

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