✕
Free ₹200 worth HealthCash on app
Use HealthCash to order medicines, health products & much more
Kuff Q Syrup
Manufactured byINTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsGuaifenesin (50 mg/5 ml) + Terbutaline (1.25 mg/5 ml) + Bromhexine (2 mg/5 ml)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Confused about any medicine? Just ask Practo AIFREE
50000+ health queries resolved in last month
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Description
Kuff Q Syrup is an prescription medicine used in relieving productive cough. It helps in relieving symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties and cough caused by bronchospasm (contraction of airways), bronchial asthma (airway path of the lungs to swell and narrow), chronic bronchitis (long-term inflammation of the bronchi), etc. It dissolves thick mucus formed in the air passages and makes it easier to cough out mucus made in your chest (phlegm). Use Kuff Q Syrup only if advised by your physician.
You may experience certain side effects like headache, diarrhoea, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, etc. Do not use Kuff Q Syrup if previously allergic to it. Complete the entire treatment course for the best results even if symptoms subside. Maintain caution in heart, kidney or liver impairment patients while using this medicine.
Take Kuff Q Syrup with or without food. Use this medicine with the doctor recommendation only. This medicine is not safe for use in pregnant women due to the fetal side effects. Hence tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using it. It is not recommended to use this medicine in children below 2 years of age is due to a lack of safety data.
QUICK LINKS:
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Kuff Q Syrup
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Kuff Q Syrup
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Skin rash
Stomach pain
Difficulty in breathing
Sweating
Muscle stiffness
Tingling
Palpitations
Cough
Itching
Drowsiness
Uses of Kuff Q Syrup
What is it prescribed for?
Bronchospasm
Bronchospasm is the contraction of bronchial muscles resulting in narrowing of the bronchi. Due to this, there may be decreased airflow into the lungs. Kuff Q Syrup sometimes used to relieve the symptoms of bronchospasm such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, etc., in bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis. In children aged 2 years, this medicine treats conditions such as bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
Kuff Q Syrup to show its action within 30 minutes of administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Kuff Q Syrup remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Kuff Q Syrup.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Kuff Q Syrup should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of adverse effects on the baby. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Kuff Q Syrup passes into breast milk. Hence it should not be used in breastfeeding mothers. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
Avoid using Kuff Q Syrup combination if previously allergic to it and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Kuff Q Syrup should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of adverse effects on the baby. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Kuff Q Syrup passes into breast milk. Hence it should not be used in breastfeeding mothers. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Cough suppressants
Do not consume Kuff Q Syrup if you are on any other cough suppressants since they have opposite effects. Inform your physician before use.
Driving or Operating machinery
Kuff Q Syrup may cause dizziness in some patients. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
Gastric ulceration
Kuff Q Syrup is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of gastric ulceration or any other gastrointestinal disorders due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.
Use in children
It is not recommended to use Kuff Q Syrup in children below 2 years of age, as the safety and efficacy studies are not established for this age group.
Liver and/or kidney impairment
Caution is advised while using Kuff Q Syrup in patients with liver/kidney disease due to an increase in the risk of adverse effects in these patients.
Glaucoma
Patients with pre-existing glaucoma should maintain caution while consuming Kuff Q Syrup due to worsening of the patient's condition.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip the scheduled dose of Kuff Q Syrup. If it's time for the next dose, do not double the dose.
Overdose
Reach the nearest emergency medical department immediately or contact the doctor in case of over dose intake of Kuff Q Syrup.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Escitalopram
Propranolol
Furosemide
Antibiotics
Clozapine
Carvedilol
Disease interactions
Heart diseases
The use of Kuff Q Syrup has been associated with an increase in heart rate and changes in blood pressure. Hence caution should be maintained in patients with an active or historic case of heart disease.
Diabetes
There may be a slight rise in the blood sugar levels while taking Kuff Q Syrup. Hence, caution should be exercised if the patient is diabetic and regular monitoring of sugar levels is needed.
Seizure disorders
Kuff Q Syrup may cause worsening effects like confusion and hallucinations. Hence caution should be maintained and alternative treatment can opt.
Electrolyte imbalance
Kuff Q Syrup may decrease blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) in some patients with imbalanced potassium levels or electrolytes. Hence, always maintain caution while administration orally.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Administer Kuff Q Syrup as directed by your physician. The prescribed dose, frequency, and duration of uptake are specific as per your condition. Do not consume more than what is prescribed or do not share this medication with other people. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Tell your doctor about your heart and kidney conditions before taking it.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Guaifenesin works by reducing the thickness of mucus in the air passages; this makes it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
Terbutaline works by relaxing and opening the blocked air passages leading to the lungs.
Bromhexine works by thinning the mucus in the airway and promoting mucus clearance.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Expectorants, Adrenergic bronchodilators, Mucolytics
Schedule
Schedule H
Drugbank.ca. 2021. Guaifenesin | DrugBank Online. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 April 2021].
Go.drugbank.com. 2021. Terbutaline | DrugBank Online. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 7 May 2021].
Drugbank.ca. 2021. Bromhexine | DrugBank Online. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 April 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Bromhexine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 30 April 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Terbutaline. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 7 May 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Guaifenesin. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 April 2021].
Related Questions
Question:
Hi sandy here
I m not able to get ride of my kuff problem to my chest and to my nose which is caus...more
Answer from Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
You need to meet an ENT Specialist immediately. Use the practo app to select a g...more
Question:
How much time it takes for kuff q to expire , 2/2017 is the manufacturer date. Can i know when it wi...more
Answer from Dr. Vipin khadse
If you are not sure about expiry please don't take any medicine
Question:
Fever from last 6 days breathing problem continues kuff and fever between99 to 101
Answer from Dr. J Prabhakar Rao
If mild,just give steam inhalations for cold and cough and decongestant nasal dr...more
Question:
My doctor have prescribed Kuff Q NF tablet for my wife's cold and cough.
We forgot to tell the docto...more
Answer from Dr. Priyanka Reddy
Better to avoid in lactating women
Question:
Dear sir he is sugar patient from 20yrs and taking insulin .and recently admitted for Ston growth an...more
Answer from Dr. Mahesh Krishnaswamy
May be due to urinary infection, please consult the Urologist who put the stent...more
Information on this page was last updated on 9 Jul 2021
Disclaimer
We’ve made all possible efforts to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, however, it should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Practo only provides reference source for common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. The absence of a warning for any drug or combination thereof, should not be assumed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Practo does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided above. If you have any doubts about your medication then we strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider. See detailed T&C here.