Colace Plus Syrup is used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose, making it easier to cough out. This medicine narrows the blood vessels in the nose to relieve congestion or stuffiness. It also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation.

Colace Plus Syrup 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 doctor 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, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, itching, loss of appetite, and insomnia. 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 make sleepiness worse.

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 you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Uses of Colace Plus Syrup

Cough

Benefits of Colace Plus Syrup

In Cough

Colace Plus Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Colace Plus Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Colace Plus Syrup

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 Colace Plus

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Itching
Hives
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness
Loss of appetite
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Colace Plus Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Colace Plus Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Colace Plus Syrup works

Colace Plus Syrup is a combination of five medicines: Guaifenesin, Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine and Menthol which relieve cough.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Colace Plus Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Colace Plus Syrup 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

Information regarding the use of Colace Plus Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Colace Plus Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Colace Plus Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colace Plus Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Colace Plus Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colace Plus Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Colace Plus Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Colace Plus Syrup, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Colace Plus Syrup

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Cherry-Best Cough Syrup

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Ambrohist Plus Syrup

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Barohist P Syrup

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Oritus-Plus Cough Syrup

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₹72/syrup

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Quick tips

Colace Plus Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough.
Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
In general, most coughs do not last more than 2-3 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then it's better to see your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.

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Patient concerns

What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough

Cold and nasal block from 2 to 3 days and now followed by dry cough. Whereas the clod and nasal block has reduced. Cough will be heavy in closed room under A/c but no cough while walking / jogging / climbing stairs. What to do ? Shall I use Ambrolite D ?

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Don't use it, it may be infective cough. Ambrolyte D will suppress your cough and it will accumulate in chest. This is good in dry cough

I am 29 weeks into my pregnancy. Have extreme dry cough and was given augmentin 625 and then some DCT syrup. None have had any effects. Please suggest something as i cannot sleep at nights due to dry coughing And now i am suggested TusQ Dx Should i consume it???

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please avoid cough syrups in pregnancy. Warm water and salt gargling and honey help soothe a cough. you can take dabur haunts syrup if cough is persistent.

User feedback

What are you using Colace Plus Syrup for?

Cough

50%

Others

50%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

100%

What were the side-effects while using Colace Plus Syrup?

Stomach disco*

100%

*Stomach discomfort

How do you take Colace Plus Syrup?

With food

100%

Please rate Colace Plus Syrup on price

Not Expensive

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References

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