Dotcoff Ls

Composition of Dotcoff Ls

Dotcoff Ls contains Guaiphenesin (50mg/5ml) + Terbutaline (1.25mg/5ml) + Ambroxol (15mg/5ml) + Menthol (1mg/5ml). It belongs to the Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Counter-irritant / topical anti-inflammatory class of medicines.

Uses of Dotcoff Ls

Dotcoff M Syrup is used in the treatment of cough.

Key benefits

• Eases a chesty cough
• Helps clear congestion
• Acts where it is applied
• Much less whole-body exposure than a tablet

How Dotcoff Ls works

Dotcoff M Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator which relaxs the muscles in the airways and widens the airways.Together, they make breathing easier.

How to take Dotcoff Ls

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Dotcoff M Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 is unlikely from skin use, but swallowing these preparations can be serious, particularly in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Dotcoff Ls

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

• Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Stomach discomfort Allergic reaction Dizziness Headache Rash Urticaria Tremor Palpitations Increased heart rate

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 Dotcoff Ls

Warnings and precautions

See a doctor if a cough lasts more than a week, or comes with fever, breathlessness, chest pain or blood in the sputum. Do not give cough and cold preparations to young children except on a doctor's advice. Do not combine two cough preparations — they frequently contain the same ingredients, and the doses add up. Preparations containing codeine can cause dependence and must be used only for the period your doctor specifies. For external use only. Keep it away from the eyes, mouth and broken skin. Do not apply a heating pad or hot water bottle over the treated area — this can cause a burn. Do not bandage tightly over it unless your doctor has told you to. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying, unless your hands are the area being treated. Stop if the skin becomes severely irritated or blisters.

Do not take Dotcoff Ls 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. Not for use on broken, infected or badly inflamed skin.

Interactions with other medicines

Sedating ingredients add to the effect of alcohol and sleeping tablets. Decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure — tell your doctor if you are hypertensive. Topical anti-inflammatory gels add to the effect of the same medicine taken by mouth; tell your doctor if you use both.

How to store Dotcoff Ls

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Dotcoff Ls

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. Use a small amount and rub it in well. See a doctor if the pain has not improved within the period stated on the pack.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ICARUS HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

general-wellness

Drug class:

Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Counter-irritant / topical anti-inflammatory