Cofxol-AX

Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml is a combination medication which promotes the secretion of sputum (phlegm) by the airways (bronchi), used to treat coughs. It treats respiratory conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of bronchial tubes), emphysema (shortness of breath), and upper respiratory tract infections. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by the obstructed airflow in the lungs. An upper respiratory tract infection is a contagious infection caused by a bacteria or virus infecting the nose, throat, pharynx, larynx, and bronchi.
Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml consists of Ambroxol, Terbutaline, Guaifenesin, and Menthol. Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' that promotes the secretion of sputum/cough. It is also a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous and makes breathing easier. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator and works by widening and relaxing the airways (bronchi) of the lungs. Guaifenesin is also an 'expectorant'. It reduces the thickness or viscosity of bronchial secretions (phlegm) and increases mucus flow making it easier to cough. Menthol is an organic flavour additive which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves throat irritation.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your medical condition. Like every other medication, Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml also has common side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, sweating and muscle cramps, dizziness, headache, rash, tremor (shakiness), palpitations (uneven heartbeat), and increased heart rate. These side effects, if occurred, generally go away during the treatment. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml or any other medication. It is mandatory to inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, seizures (fits), high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing before taking Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml. Check with your doctor if you plan to conceive, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol while taking Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml, since it can worsen the dizziness and sleepiness.

Coughing and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD).

Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml is an expectorant (cough syrup), which contains Ambroxol, Terbutaline, Guaifenesin, and Menthol. Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' that promotes the secretion of sputum/cough and a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous and makes breathing easier. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator and works by widening and relaxing the airways (bronchi) of the lungs. Guaifenesin is also an 'expectorant'. It reduces the thickness or viscosity of bronchial secretions (phlegm) and increases mucus flow making it easier to cough. Menthol is an organic flavour additive which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves throat irritation.

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Rash
• Tremor (shakiness)
• Sweating
• Muscle cramps
• Palpitations (uneven heartbeat)
• Increased heart rate

Drug Warnings: Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml should be used with caution in patients with heart, liver, kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, seizures, diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and difficulty breathing. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml with proper consultation and caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Cofxol-Ax Syrup 100 ml as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive if you feel sleepy or have an increased heart rate or shakiness after taking Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml. Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml is not recommended in children below two years of age.
Drug Interactions: Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml may interact with hormones (epinephrine, oxytocin), heart-related drugs (digoxin), Parkinson's disease medication (safinamide), blood pressure medicines (propranolol), vomiting medication (ondansetron, promethazine), corticosteroids (budesonide), respiratory-related medicines (aminophylline, formoterol), fluid retention drugs (furosemide), and antidepressants.
Drug-food interactions: Limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and shakiness.
Drug-disease interactions: Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml should be administered with caution in patients with pre-existing ischaemic heart, liver, kidney diseases, thyroid disorders, bronchospasm, stomach ulcer, fits, high blood pressure, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing.

• EPINEPHRINE
• OXYTOCIN
• DIGOXIN
• SAFINAMIDE
• PROPRANOLOL
• ONDANSETRON
• PROMETHAZINE
• BUDESONIDE
• AMINOPHYLLINE
• FORMOTEROL
• FUROSEMIDE

• ALCOHOL (CAUTION): Avoid consuming alcohol with Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness.
• PREGNANCY(CAUTION): There are limited studies on how Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
• BREAST FEEDING (CAUTION): There is limited data on how Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml.
• DRIVING (CAUTION): Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, dizziness, increased/uneven heart rate and shakiness while using Cofxol-ax Syrup 100 ml. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.
• LIVER (CAUTION): Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml.
• KIDNEY (CAUTION): Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml.
• CHILDREN (CAUTION): Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children less than two years of age. However, it can be given to the children above two years of age if prescribed by the doctor.

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• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml.
• Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma and other respiratory diseases severe.
• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
• Drink warm fluids while you take Cofxol-AX Syrup 100 ml to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Dry cough does not produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by the obstructed airflow in the lungs. Emphysema is a lung condition caused by shortness of breath, and chronic bronchitis is the inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes. An upper respiratory tract infection is a contagious infection caused by a bacteria or virus infecting nose, throat, pharynx, larynx, and bronchi.