Kofarest Ls Syrup

Composition of Kofarest Ls Syrup

Kofarest Ls Syrup contains Guaiphenesin (50mg/5ml) + Levosalbutamol (1mg/5ml) + Ambroxol (30mg/5ml). It belongs to the Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Kofarest Ls Syrup

Kofarest-LS Syrup is used in the treatment of cough with mucus.

Key benefits

• Eases a chesty cough
• Helps clear congestion
• Acts directly in the lungs with minimal effect elsewhere
• Prevents attacks when used daily as a preventer
• Portable and fast acting

How Kofarest Ls Syrup works

Kofarest-LS Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol/Levalbuterol and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

How to take Kofarest Ls Syrup

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. Kofarest-LS 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 can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Kofarest Ls Syrup

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

• Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach upset Stomach pain Allergic reaction Dizziness Headache Rash Urticaria Tremor Palpitations Muscle cramp 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 Kofarest Ls Syrup

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. Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children.

Do not take Kofarest 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 anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

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. Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Kofarest Ls Syrup

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Kofarest Ls Syrup

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Kofarest-LS Syrup relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.</li> <li>It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.</li> <li>If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.</li> <li>Stop taking Kofarest-LS Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CENTAUR PHARMACEUTICALS LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Cough and cold preparation and Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid