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About Hexicof P Syrup

Hexicof P Syrup belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.

Hexicof P Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ambroxol (mucolytic agent), Guaifenesin (expectorant), and Terbutaline (bronchodilator). Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier.

Take Hexicof P Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Hexicof P Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, nervousness, tremor, stomach upset, and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Hexicof P Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Hexicof P Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Hexicof P Syrup. Use Hexicof P Syrup with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Hexicof P Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Hexicof P Syrup. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Hexicof P Syrup.

Uses of Hexicof P Syrup

Chesty cough

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before use. Take Hexicof P Syrup with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Hexicof P Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, and Terbutaline. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose for coughing out easily. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Hexicof P Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Hexicof P Syrup. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Hexicof P Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Hexicof P Syrup. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Hexicof P Syrup to loosen mucus. Drive only if you are alert after taking Hexicof P Syrup as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Hexicof P Syrup. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead 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 and loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

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FAQs

Hexicof P Syrup contains Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in lungs. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, makes breathing easier.

Hexicof P Syrup should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if have hyperthyroidism before taking Hexicof P Syrup so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Hexicof P Syrup.

Yes, Hexicof P Syrup may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Hexicof P Syrup to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Hexicof P Syrup.

Hexicof P Syrup should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Hexicof P Syrup as it may increase blood sugar levels.

You are recommended to take Hexicof P Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Hexicof P Syrup, please consult your doctor.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Hexicof P Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Hexicof P Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Hexicof P Syrup, please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROPRANOLOL
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CEFUROXIME
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • FORMOTEROL
  • DYPHYLLINE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • ONDANSETRON
  • OXYTOCIN

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Hexicof P Syrup if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. 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 thick, solid white mucus, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

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