Coufist-D Syrup is used to treat cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, watery eyes, and throat irritation.

Coufist-D Syrup may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose and duration 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, diarrhea, indigestion, 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, 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. Keep it out of reach of children. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any lung, liver, or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Uses of Coufist-D Syrup

Treatment of Cough

Benefits of Coufist-D Syrup

In Treatment of Cough

Cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air that helps clear any mucus or irritant in the throat or airways. If it happens more frequently, due to an underlying disease or an allergy, it can be bothersome. Coufist-D Syrup helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. 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 Coufist-D 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 Coufist-D

Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Sweating
Upper abdominal pain
Vomiting
Rash
Urticaria
Itching
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels

How to use Coufist-D 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. Coufist-D Syrup may be taken with or without food.

How Coufist-D Syrup works

Coufist-D Syrup is a combination of four medicines: ammonium chloride, bromhexine, dextromethorphan and menthol which relieve wet cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Coufist-D Syrup.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Coufist-D Syrup during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Coufist-D Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Coufist-D Syrup may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Coufist-D Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Coufist-D Syrup is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

What if you forget to take Coufist-D Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Coufist-D 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.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.
Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have a cough for more than 7 days.

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Patient concerns

Cough with cold, was having fever 3 days earlier, please suggest syrup for cough Is Broxyl d syrup helpful.

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Diagnosis can not be done without clinical examination. Please visit me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. Your child may need antibiotics. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

Hi, My child face cough and snoozing problem after every 20 days. 2 time used of syrup Cough-D.

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, please start syp Alerid 2.5 ml twice daily for the next 5 days. Also practice frequent hand washing and use hand sanitizer to decrease frequent colds.If frequent episodes, you can consider getting influenza vaccination.

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References

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