Treatment of Dry cough|Common cold

In Treatment of Dry cough A dry cough also known as non-productive cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold flu allergies or throat irritants. Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet suppresses dry hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes sneezing runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine can provide a quick relief and the effects can last up to several hours.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold and cough. It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose stuffy nose sneezing watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.Common side effects of this medicine include headache sedation double vision vomiting diarrhea dry mouth and nausea. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : UNSAFE <p> Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

Treatment of Dry cough|Common cold

Sedation | Double vision | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Dryness in mouth | Nervousness | Headache | Nausea | Decreased appetite | Heartburn | Dizziness | Weakness | Discomfort when urinating | Polyuria | Urinary retention | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Hallucination | Convulsion

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

UNSAFE

Q. Can the use of Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Yes Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car operating machinery working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.| Q. Will Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?::: No taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet?::: No it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine an antihistamine which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Cofar D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.