Treatment of Cough with mucus

In Treatment of Cough with mucus Kep-X Drops helps gently soothe and relieve your child’s cough. It loosens thick mucus by increasing the water level of the mucus thereby making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Along with medications drinking lukewarm water and gargling with warm salt water may also help ease symptoms for your child.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Kep-X Drops may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Kep-X Drops effectively treats wet cough (cough with mucus) in children. It helps in thinning the mucus by increasing its water content. This relieves throat irritation and clears congestion enabling easy breathing in your child.Give Kep-X Drops to your child orally with or without food. Give it with food to reduce the chances of stomach upset. You may be required to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks depending upon your child’s clinical condition and severity of the illness. Do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself even if your child starts to feel better. Continue the medicine until the prescribed course is complete. Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child’s condition.If your child vomits soon after taking Kep-X Drops help the child calm down and repeat the same dose. Skip the dose if it is time for the next dose. Do not overdose to catch up for the missed one. Do not give this medicine to your child for the long term without consulting your child’s doctor. Check the medicine label thoroughly and never combine this medicine with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.Kep-X Drops may have some common and temporary side effects. These may include excessive salivation fatigue headache dizziness nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach discomfort irregular heartbeat rash tremors and numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet. In case of worrisome episodes call your child’s doctor right away.Narrate your child’s complete medical history including any previous episode of respiratory illness allergy heart problems blood disorders birth defects airway obstruction lung anomaly sinus issues liver impairment and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Kep-X Drops may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kep-X Drops. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Kep-X Drops 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> Information regarding the use of Kep-X Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Kep-X Drops alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Kep-X Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kep-X Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Kep-X Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kep-X Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

Treatment of Cough with mucus

Excessive salivation | Fatigue | Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) | Stomach discomfort | Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats) | Nausea | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Dizziness | Headache | Rash | Tremors | Increased heart rate | Indigestion | Bloating | Upper abdominal pain | Urticaria | Itching | Sweating | Changes in serum aminotransferase levels

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION

CAUTION

Q. My child has a cough with no mucus. Can I give Kep-X Drops?::: No Kep-X Drops is advised for the treatment of wet cough. It aims to expel the mucus from the airway tract thereby relieving your child from throat irritation congestion and rendering him a soothing effect. Whereas for a dry cough cough suppressants are a better option. So it will be wise to ask your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| Q. What if my child takes too much Kep-X Drops?::: An overdose or a prolonged intake of Kep-X Drops may cause serious side effects like seizures rapid heart rate and excess salivation. Make sure to give this medicine to your child strictly as per the prescribed dose time and way. You must also ensure not to stop the medication abruptly even if your child starts to feel better. Sudden withdrawal of this medicine may worsen your child’s condition. | Q. My child has a severe cough. Can I give him two cough medicines together?::: Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by your child’s doctor. In case of confusion always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medications to your child.| Q. Can I give my cough medicine to my child?::: Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines that have been formulated for them else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before giving it to your child. Follow the prescribed dose strictly.| Q. How should Kep-X Drops be stored?::: Kep-X Drops should be stored at room temperature in a dry place away from direct heat and light. Also keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.