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About Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's

Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antitussives' used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritants. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign material or irritants in the throat. Dry cough refers to a cough with no mucus (sputum) or secretions. A dry cough is mostly treated with cough suppressants and throat lozenges.

Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic. It acts by stopping bacterial growth, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat which is usually accompanied by a dry cough.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, agitation, and sore tongue. These side-effects usually go away without any treatment. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's if you are allergic to Dextromethorphan, Amylmetacresol, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's, inform your doctor if you have any chronic (long-term) or persistent cough, lung diseases such as asthma or emphysema, liver diseases, or taking antidepressants within 14 days before taking this medicine. Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's contains sugars, so inform your doctor if you have diabetes or intolerance to sugars. Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's

Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic and has bactericidal action. It acts by killing the bacteria, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat which is often accompanied by a dry cough. Together, Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's can effectively treat dry cough. 

Directions for Use

It is advised to place the lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not crush, chew, or swallow it as a whole. Move the lozenge from one side of the mouth to another, occasionally using your tongue. Please don't touch the lozenges with wet hands.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Agitation
  • Sore tongue

Drug Warnings

Do not take Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's if you have taken antidepressants (especially monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)) within 14 days as it may cause life-threatening side-effects. Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's should be used with caution in children with a history of allergies. Do not use any other cough or cold medicines while using Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's. Do not use Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's for prolonged periods as it may lead to drug dependence, even at recommended doses, especially in patients with a history of alcohol abuse and depression. Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's may cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, sweating, palpitations (pounding heart), chills, agitation, difficulty to sleep, nausea, and vomiting.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's may interact with antidepressant medications (amitriptyline, bupropion, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, imipramine, paroxetine, and sertraline), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (celecoxib), a medication used to treat too much of parathyroid hormone (cinacalcet), a medication used to treat urinary incontinence (darifenacin), anti-cancer medication (imatinib), a medication used to treat arrhythmias (quinidine), a medication used to treat chest pain (ranolazine), a medication used to treat HIV (ritonavir), an appetite suppressant (sibutramine), antifungal drug (terbinafine), and medicines to treat high blood pressure.

Drug-Food interactions: Avoid intake of caffeinated drinks as it may worsen the dry cough.

Drug-Disease interactions: Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's should be used with caution in patients with respiratory infections or diseases such as asthma or emphysema, liver diseases, and depression.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • BUPROPION
  • FLUOXETINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • CELECOXIB
  • CINACALCET
  • DARIFENACIN
  • IMATINIB
  • QUINIDINE
  • RANOLAZINE
  • RITONAVIR
  • TERBINAFINE
  • SIBUTRAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid smoking as it may worsen your cough. Avoid second-hand or passive smoking too. 
  • Drink plenty of water to decrease throat irritation. 
  • Use a humidifier to moisten the air. 
  • Gargle with salt-water and have honey as they may help to suppress the cough. 
  • Avoid caffeinated and cold drinks as these may worsen the cough. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dry Cough: Cough is a reflex action that clarifies any foreign irritant or irritants in the throat. Cough is of two types: dry cough and wet cough. In dry cough, no sputum is expelled, and there is a sore throat, whereas, in wet cough, you cough-up sputum. Dry can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). The most common causes of acute dry cough are cold/flu, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and smoking. Acute dry cough can be treated with cough suppressants and throat lozenges. The chronic dry cough usually occurs due to asthma, gastroesophageal reflux, smoking, and lung cancer.

About Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's

Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antitussives' used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritants. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign material or irritants in the throat. Dry cough refers to a cough with no mucus (sputum) or secretions. A dry cough is mostly treated with cough suppressants and throat lozenges.

Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic. It acts by stopping bacterial growth, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat which is usually accompanied by a dry cough.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, agitation, and sore tongue. These side-effects usually go away without any treatment. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's if you are allergic to Dextromethorphan, Amylmetacresol, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's, inform your doctor if you have any chronic (long-term) or persistent cough, lung diseases such as asthma or emphysema, liver diseases, or taking antidepressants within 14 days before taking this medicine. Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's contains sugars, so inform your doctor if you have diabetes or intolerance to sugars. Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Consume Type

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Uses of Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's

Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic and has bactericidal action. It acts by killing the bacteria, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat which is often accompanied by a dry cough. Together, Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's can effectively treat dry cough. 

Side Effects of Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Agitation
  • Sore tongue

Directions for Use

It is advised to place the lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not crush, chew, or swallow it as a whole. Move the lozenge from one side of the mouth to another, occasionally using your tongue. Please don't touch the lozenges with wet hands.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's if you have taken antidepressants (especially monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)) within 14 days as it may cause life-threatening side-effects. Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's should be used with caution in children with a history of allergies. Do not use any other cough or cold medicines while using Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's. Do not use Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's for prolonged periods as it may lead to drug dependence, even at recommended doses, especially in patients with a history of alcohol abuse and depression. Cof Q Cough Lozenges 6's may cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, sweating, palpitations (pounding heart), chills, agitation, difficulty to sleep, nausea, and vomiting.

Therapeutic Class

ANTITUSSIVE

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • BUPROPION
  • FLUOXETINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • CELECOXIB
  • CINACALCET
  • DARIFENACIN
  • IMATINIB
  • QUINIDINE
  • RANOLAZINE
  • RITONAVIR
  • TERBINAFINE
  • SIBUTRAMINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid smoking as it may worsen your cough. Avoid second-hand or passive smoking too. 
  • Drink plenty of water to decrease throat irritation. 
  • Use a humidifier to moisten the air. 
  • Gargle with salt-water and have honey as they may help to suppress the cough. 
  • Avoid caffeinated and cold drinks as these may worsen the cough. 

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dry Cough: Cough is a reflex action that clarifies any foreign irritant or irritants in the throat. Cough is of two types: dry cough and wet cough. In dry cough, no sputum is expelled, and there is a sore throat, whereas, in wet cough, you cough-up sputum. Dry can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). The most common causes of acute dry cough are cold/flu, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and smoking. Acute dry cough can be treated with cough suppressants and throat lozenges. The chronic dry cough usually occurs due to asthma, gastroesophageal reflux, smoking, and lung cancer.

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