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Cofvyn Tablet

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Product introduction

Cofvyn Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It thins the mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out.

Cofvyn 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.

The most common side effects are nausea, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, headache, sweating, and skin rash. 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 may cause dizziness and 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 you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Cofvyn Tablet

Benefits of Cofvyn Tablet

In Common cold

Cofvyn Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.

This medicine is safe and effective. Cofvyn Tablet usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Cofvyn Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cofvyn

  • Nausea
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Nervousness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Restlessness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Skin rash

How to use Cofvyn Tablet

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. Cofvyn Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cofvyn Tablet works

Cofvyn Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pseudoephedrine and Bromhexine which relieve cold symptoms. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cofvyn Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cofvyn Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cofvyn Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cofvyn Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cofvyn Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cofvyn Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cofvyn Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cofvyn Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cofvyn Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Cofvyn Tablet in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Cofvyn Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cofvyn 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.

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Quick tips

  • Cofvyn Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
  • Along with taking Cofvyn Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
    1. Steam inhalation.
    2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
    3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
    4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
    5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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My mother is having allergic cough in form of whooping (khasi) since 2-3 years. When she eats any dry eatables,use to have whooping khasi.It disturbs her while sleeping .When any smoke comes ,She continues to whoop for 1-2 min. When I consulted many physicians,they said that she is having allergic cough,which takes time. No prob. In Chest P.A. X-ray : States always clear . She takes levolin inhaler. I want to know what exactly is there?? Any more medicine?? Levocetrizine?? Any cough syrup??
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
is ur mother is diabetic or hypertensiveand other medication she is takingif she is not diabetic and also not taking any hypertensive medicines than folllowng adviceCOFVYN TABLET twice daily for 7 dayswysolone 5 mg once daily after breakfast for 5 days
common cold,snizning and headache which tab can take to common cold?
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
Take tab LCZ PLUS and consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination
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References

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  4. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Huddersfield, West Yorks: Thornton and Ross; 2008 [revised 18 Feb. 2015]. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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