Cofnil Plus - 100ml

Syrup

Pack Size : 1 Bottle x 1 Packet

Generics : Guaifenesin + Dextromethorphan + Menthol

Manufacturer : General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Best Price * TK 85.00

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

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More Information About - Cofnil Plus - 100ml

Description

Generic Name

Dextromethorphan + Guaiphenesin + Menthol

Precaution

Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Indication

Nonproductive cough with chest congestion

Contra Indication

Children <12yrs old. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

GI upset; rare: drowsiness, headache, rash.

Pregnancy Category

Name : Not Classified

Description

FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Mode of Action

Guaifenesin is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. It helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation.

Interaction

Possible reactions systemically may occur with acetaminophen / hydrocodone, diphenhydramine, escitalopram, acetaminophen / codeine, alprazolam and ondansetron.

Pregnancy Category Note

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-guaifenesin have been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. There are no controlled data on this combination product in human pregnancy. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-guaifenesin is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk. There are no data on the excretion of dextromethorphan-guaifenesin into human milk. In nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue. There are no human studies on the use of menthol during pregnancy; thus, its risk is undetermined.

Adult Dose

Adult: 10mL every 4 hours; max 6 doses/24 hours.

Child Dose

N/A

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A

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