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Kofarest Plus Syrup

Manufactured byCENTAUR PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsAmbroxol (15 mg/5 ml) + Guaifenesin (50 mg/5 ml) + Phenylephrine (5 mg/5 ml) + Levocetirizine (0.8 mg/5 ml)
Description
Kofarest Plus Syrup is a combination medicine of Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, and Levocetirizine. It is used in the treatment of a cough that produces mucous and relieving the symptoms of a cold. It works by liquefying the thick mucous and reducing the swelling of your blood vessels in the nasal (nose) passages, making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching in the throat, and congestion. Kofarest Plus Syrup may cause side effects like headache, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. These symptoms may subside by themselves but consult your doctor if they bother you. Avoid driving, operating heavy machines, or performing any activities that need high mental alertness as this medicine may cause drowsiness. Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause sleepiness. Kofarest Plus Syrup can be taken with or without food. Take it every day at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment depend on your health condition. Avoid discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Kofarest Plus Syrup is not recommended if you are previously allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. It is not recommended in children below 6 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Kofarest Plus Syrup

  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness and weakness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Skin rash and itching
  • Visual disturbances
  • Difficult or painful urination

Uses of Kofarest Plus Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Productive cough
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Kofarest Plus Syrup can be observed within 30 minutes of administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Kofarest Plus Syrup remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Kofarest Plus Syrup due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration. Avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness like driving or operating machines.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency was reported for Kofarest Plus Syrup.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Kofarest Plus Syrup is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Kofarest Plus Syrup is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary due to lack of information. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Kofarest Plus Syrup if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, etc.

Hypertension

Avoid taking Kofarest Plus Syrup if you have very high blood pressure as it may worsen your health condition.

Cardiovascular Disease

Avoid taking Kofarest Plus Syrup if you have heart problems as this medicine may increase the workload on your heart. It may alter your heart rhythm, blood pressure, etc., and worsen your health condition.

Severe kidney disease

Avoid taking Kofarest Plus Syrup if you are in the with end-stage kidney disease and creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min due to the increased risk of severe side effects. It is not recommended for use in children less than 6 years of age with kidney disease.

Prostate Enlargement

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a condition that causes enlargement of the prostate glands in men. Avoid Kofarest Plus Syrup if you have benign prostatic hyperplasia as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Kofarest Plus Syrup is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Kofarest Plus Syrup is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary due to lack of information. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other Medicines

Kofarest Plus Syrup may interact with other medicines and increase the risk of side effects. Inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

Kofarest Plus Syrup is not recommended for use in children less than 6 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Driving or Operating machines

Kofarest Plus Syrup may cause dizziness and/or drowsiness. Hence, avoid performing any activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines while taking this medicine.

Gastric ulceration

Avoid using Kofarest Plus Syrup if you have stomach and intestinal ulcers as it may worsen your condition.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the dose of Kofarest Plus Syrup. In case you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

You should not take more than the prescribed dose of Kofarest Plus Syrup. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention
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

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Kofarest Plus Syrup due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration. Avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness like driving or operating machines.
Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Linezolid

Codeine

Metformin

Atenolol

Disease interactions

Diabetes

Use Kofarest Plus Syrup with caution if you have Diabetes as it may increase the blood sugar levels. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while using this medicine. Your doctor may suggest an alternative medicine or adjust the dose based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Kofarest Plus Syrup exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before measuring the dose. Avoid taking in larger or smaller amounts than the prescribed dose. Ensure that you complete the course of the treatment. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsens.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Kofarest Plus Syrup is a combination of Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine and Levocetirizine. Ambroxol promotes mucous thinning in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. Thus eases productive cough (cough with mucous). Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of a substance that is responsible for causing allergic symptoms. Phenylephrine acts by reducing the swelling of your blood vessels in the nasal (nose) passages, making it easier to breathe. Guaifenesin works by reducing the thickness of mucus in the airways, thus making it easier to cough up the mucous and clearing the airways.
Legal Status

Banned

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Expectorants, Antihistamines, Mucolytics, Nasal Decongestant

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Sep 2021

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