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Kokkos, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Capsule. Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Kokkos have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kokkos. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Kokkos include Rash, Itching or burning, Allergic reaction. Normally, these side effects of Kokkos are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Kokkos is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Kokkos related warnings talks about Kokkos's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kokkos contraindications section.
Additionally, Kokkos may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Kokkos is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Kokkos 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kokkos is used -
Common
Is the use of Kokkos safe for pregnant women?
Kokkos rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Kokkos safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Kokkos for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Kokkos on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Kokkos on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Kokkos on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Kokkos on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Kokkos on the Heart?
Side effects of Kokkos rarely affect the heart.
Kokkos should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kokkos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kokkos habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Kokkos.
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 Kokkos can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Kokkos only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Kokkos for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kokkos
You can take Kokkos with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kokkos
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Kokkos with alcohol will be.
Kokkos should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Kokkos on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Yes, Kokkos can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, Kokkos does not cause sleepiness. However, if you feel or experience sleepiness or drowsiness after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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