Cofaid D Benefits & Uses

Cofaid D is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Common Cold
Blocked Nose
Cough
Dry Cough (Read More - Home remedies for dry cough)

Other Benefits

Cofaid D Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan, below 6 years old should take 2.5 ml
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan

Cofaid D Related Warnings

Is the use of Cofaid D safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cofaid D. It is best to stop taking Cofaid D immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cofaid D safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Cofaid D as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Cofaid D on the Kidneys?

Cofaid D rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cofaid D on the Liver?

Cofaid D has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cofaid D on the Heart?

Cofaid D is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cofaid D with Other Drugs

Cofaid D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cofaid D Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cofaid D unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cofaid D

Is this Cofaid D habit forming or addictive?

Cofaid D does not cause addiction.

Cofaid D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cofaid D

Taking Cofaid D with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cofaid D

Information about the interaction of Cofaid D and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

See all substitutes for Cofaid D

TusQ DX Syrup - ₹93
Cofaid D Syrup - ₹59

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,165

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 422-423

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 220

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022

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