Kofrest Syrup 100 ml

Kofrest Syrup 100 ml belongs to a class of respiratory medications called 'expectorant' primarily used to treat cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) produces mucous or sputum that helps clear the airways.

Kofrest Syrup 100 ml consists of Bromhexine (mucolytic), Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), Ammonium chloride (irritant/expectorant) and Menthol (cooling agent). Bromhexine is a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous and makes it easier to cough out. Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants, which relieves cough by reducing cough receptor activity, thereby affecting signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Ammonium chloride 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 that produces a cooling sensation and relieves throat irritation.

Take Kofrest Syrup 100 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, indigestion, vomiting, stomach upset, sweating, dizziness, headache and skin rash. Most of these side effects of Kofrest Syrup 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Kofrest Syrup 100 ml or any other medication. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver, kidney, lung diseases, depression and Parkinson's disease before taking Kofrest Syrup 100 ml. This medicine can cause sleepiness, hence avoid taking alcohol while using Kofrest Syrup 100 ml. Kofrest Syrup 100 ml may affect your ability to drive. It is advised not to drive whilst taking this medicine. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed drugs.

Kofrest Syrup 100 ml is a respiratory medication primarily used to treat cough. Kofrest Syrup 100 ml consists of four medicines: Bromhexine (mucolytic), Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), Ammonium chloride (irritant/expectorant) and Menthol (cooling agent). Bromhexine is a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous and makes it easier to cough out. Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants, which relieves cough by reducing cough receptor activity, thereby affecting signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Ammonium chloride 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 that produces a cooling sensation and relieves throat irritation.

Kofrest Syrup 100 ml should be used with caution in patients with a heart, liver, kidney diseases, depression, and Parkinson's disease.  If you feel like you need to take the Dextromethorphan containing Kofrest Syrup 100 ml though you feel well, it can be a symptom of addiction to Kofrest Syrup 100 ml. Please consult your doctor if you notice any addiction symptoms. Kofrest Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for stomach ulcer use since mucolytics like Bromohexine may disrupt the gastric mucosal barrier; therefore, it is to be cautiously administered in patients with a stomach ulcer. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Kofrest Syrup 100 ml as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness. Drive only if you are alert since Kofrest Syrup 100 ml may cause sleepiness/shakiness/increased heart rate in some people. Kofrest Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for use in children.

• Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items that make your asthma and other respiratory diseases severe.
• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking.
• Drink extra fluids while you take Kofrest Syrup 100 ml to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.

• You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Kofrest Syrup 100 ml before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.
• It is advised to stop using Kofrest Syrup 100 ml if your cough persists for more than one week and consult your doctor.

Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when there is mucus or any other foreign irritant in it. Cough can be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) develops sputum (phlegm or mucus) 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 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.