Cofdoff Syrup

Composition of Cofdoff Syrup

Cofdoff Syrup contains Phenylephrine (5mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mcg) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg). It belongs to the Antitussive/Expectorant/Antihistamine combination (varies by formulation) class of medicines.

Uses of Cofdoff Syrup

• Symptomatic relief of cough and cold (dry or productive)
• throat irritation
• chest congestion (depending on formulation).

Key benefits

• Relieves cough
• Soothes throat irritation
• Reduces cold/allergy symptoms
• Helps loosen mucus and chest congestion (if expectorant present)

How Cofdoff Syrup works

Cough syrups usually combine one or more agents such as an antitussive to suppress cough, an expectorant/mucolytic to loosen mucus, and an antihistamine/decongestant to reduce allergy symptoms and nasal congestion. The exact mechanism depends on the active ingredients in the specific COFDOFF Syrup formulation.

How to take Cofdoff Syrup

Shake well before use. Measure dose with a calibrated cup/spoon and take as advised by a doctor. Can be taken with or without food; take after food if stomach upset occurs. Do not exceed recommended dose and avoid using multiple cough/cold products together unless advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. It can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Cofdoff Syrup

Most side effects of Cofdoff are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset
• dry mouth
• constipation
• headache
• palpitations

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Cofdoff Syrup

Warnings and precautions

Exact warnings depend on ingredients. Many cough syrups can cause drowsiness—avoid driving/operating machinery if affected. Use with caution in children, elderly, pregnancy/breastfeeding, asthma/COPD, liver or kidney disease, thyroid disease, hypertension, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, and in patients taking sedatives. Do not use for prolonged cough (>7 days), recurrent fever, or cough with blood/shortness of breath; seek medical advice. Do not exceed dose; keep out of reach of children.

Do not take Cofdoff if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (increased sedation), MAO inhibitors/antidepressants (some antihistamines/decongestants), antihypertensives (decongestants may raise BP), other cough/cold products containing similar ingredients (risk of overdose).

How to store Cofdoff Syrup

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed. Do not freeze.

Expert advice for Cofdoff Syrup

Drink plenty of water — it thins mucus better than any syrup. Steam inhalation helps congestion and costs nothing. Measure the dose with the cup supplied. Taking it at bedtime reduces the impact of any drowsiness. Identify and avoid your triggers where you can — dust, pollen, cold air.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SILOM

Therapeutic class:

Cough & Cold preparation

Drug class:

Antitussive/Expectorant/Antihistamine combination (varies by formulation)