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Cophedrin Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Cophedrin Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Cophedrin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Cophedrin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cophedrin Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Cophedrin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Cophedrin Syrup on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cophedrin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cophedrin Syrup on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cophedrin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cophedrin Syrup on the Heart?
Side effects of Cophedrin rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cophedrin Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cophedrin Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Cophedrin Syrup cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cophedrin Syrup can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cophedrin Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cophedrin Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cophedrin Syrup
Taking Cophedrin Syrup with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cophedrin Syrup
Taking Cophedrin Syrup with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Cophedrin works by blocking the receptors which induce pain throughout the body. When Cophedrin is used to reduce coughing, it works by reducing the activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
Yes, you can use Cophedrin in combination with acetaminophen to treat the cough and cold, but you should always take this medicine after consulting your doctor.
Yes, Cophedrin can use to treat diarrhea in adults, but you should always consult your doctor before taking this medicine to treat diarrhea.
Yes, Cophedrin can cause dizziness. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
No, you cannot use Cophedrin for infants due to the risk of severe breathing problems in the children below 12 years old.
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