Mericof Syrup Benefits & Uses

Mericof Syrup is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cough
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Common Cold
Runny Nose (Read More - How to Clear Nasal Congestion)
Itching (Read More - Home Remedies for Skin Itching: Simple Ways to Get Instant Relief)
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Flu (Read More - From Ginger Tea to Steam: Best Home Remedies for Influenza)
Hives
Dust Allergy
Dry Cough (Read More - Home remedies for dry cough)

Mericof Syrup 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

Mericof Syrup Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mericof Syrup is used -

Severe

Difficulty breathing
Joint pain

Moderate

Confusion
Hallucinations

Mild

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Dry Mouth
Nervousness
Restlessness

Common

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Epigastric Pain
Bronchospasm
Stomach Upset

Mericof Syrup Related Warnings

Is the use of Mericof Syrup safe for pregnant women?

Mericof shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Mericof Syrup safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Mericof. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Mericof Syrup on the Kidneys?

Mericof can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Mericof Syrup on the Liver?

Side effects of Mericof rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mericof Syrup on the Heart?

Mericof has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Mericof Syrup with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Alprazolam

Clonazepam

Clonidine

Codeine

Mericof Syrup Contraindications

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

Asthma
Smoking Addiction
Glaucoma
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Allergy
Depression
Parkinson's Disease
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mericof Syrup

Is this Mericof Syrup habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Mericof Syrup. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Mericof Syrup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mericof Syrup

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mericof Syrup together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mericof Syrup

Taking Mericof Syrup with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219

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

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