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Cosome Cough Syrup

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Product introduction

Cosome Cough Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, and congestion or stuffiness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.

Cosome Cough 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, bloating, vomiting, indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea, headache, sweating, insomnia, skin rash, and itching. 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 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 make dizziness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication.

Uses of Cosome Expectorant

Benefits of Cosome Expectorant

In Common cold

Cosome Cough Syrup 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. Cosome Cough Syrup 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 Cosome Expectorant

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 Cosome

  • Nausea
  • Bloating
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Sleepiness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Skin rash
  • Itching

How to use Cosome Expectorant

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. Cosome Cough Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cosome Expectorant works

Cosome Cough Syrup is a combination of four medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cosome Cough Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cosome Cough 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 Cosome Cough Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cosome Cough 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
Cosome Cough Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cosome Cough Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cosome Cough Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cosome Cough Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cosome Cough Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Cosome Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of Cosome Cough 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

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Quick tips

  • Cosome Cough Syrup 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 Cosome Cough Syrup 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, pillowcase, etc.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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Cold and cough problem sore throat
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Warm saline gargle and steam inhalation syrup cosome Expectorant 1 tsf TID
I have common cold from last few days and cough in chest also.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Steam inhalation Warm saline gargles Tab Deslor 1 OD x 3 days Syrup Cosome Expectorant 1 tsf tid x 3 days Tab Pacimol 500 1 tab SOS A clinical check up is also required to assess the severity and extent of infection
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