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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

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Cipla Ltd

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About COFTON SF

COFTON SF is used to provide relief from cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways thereby preventing respiratory infection. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract.

COFTON SF is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride (expectorant), Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), and Sodium citrate (mucolytic). Ammonium chloride helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Together, COFTON SF provides relief from cough. 

You are advised to take COFTON SF for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. COFTON SF may cause certain common side-effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and dry mouth in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take COFTON SF if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. COFTON SF may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. COFTON SF is not recommended for children below 6years. Avoid consuming alcohol along with COFTON SF as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of COFTON SF

Cough.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose/quantity by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

COFTON SF is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Sodium citrate. COFTON SF is used to provide relief from cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine that works by blocking a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic that loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Together, COFTON SF provides relief from cough.

Storage

Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Do not take COFTON SF if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14days, or if you have pre-existing hyperchloremia (electrolyte imbalance). Inform your doctor before taking COFTON SF if you have asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, bronchitis, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary oedema, severe kidney or liver problems, or if you are taking hypnotics and anxiolytics. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. COFTON SF may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. COFTON SF is not recommended for children below 6years. Avoid consuming alcohol along with COFTON SF as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
  • Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods.
  • Replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough. It also helps loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

EXPECTORANT AND COUGH PRODUCTS

COFTON SF Substitute

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

FAQs

COFTON SF is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Sodium citrate. Ammonium chloride helps in loosening the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Together, COFTON SF provides relief from cough.

Do not stop taking COFTON SF on your own as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take COFTON SF for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any difficulty while taking COFTON SF , please consult your doctor.

COFTON SF contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, an antihistamine that helps in treating an allergy. It helps in providing relief from a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and sore throat.

COFTON SF should not be taken for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. If your condition does not improve despite taking COFTON SF for a week, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe an alternate medicine.

COFTON SF contains chlorpheniramine maleate, an antihistamine. Therefore, do not take any other antihistamine-containing products such as cold and cough medicines along with COFTON SF .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough can be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) develops sputum (phlegm or mucus) from the lungs, whereas a dry cough does not produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing out thick, solid white mucus, it indicates that you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. Clear or light-coloured mucus indicates allergies or minor infection in the respiratory tract, and a yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection. 

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