Cozia Tablet
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Product introduction
Cozia Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. It also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation.
Cozia 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 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, vomiting, upset stomach, and headache. 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. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Cozia 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 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, vomiting, upset stomach, and headache. 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. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Cozia Tablet
Benefits of Cozia Tablet
In Dry cough
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Cozia Tablet suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Cozia Tablet, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Cozia 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 Cozia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Sleepiness
How to use Cozia 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. Cozia Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cozia Tablet works
Cozia Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine and Triprolidine, which relieves dry cough.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cozia Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cozia Tablet 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cozia Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cozia Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cozia Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cozia Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Cozia Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cozia Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cozia 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
- Cozia Tablet helps in the treatment of dry cough.
- It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up.
- Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can the use of Cozia Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Cozia Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities after taking this medicine.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Cozia Tablet?
No, alcohol should be avoided while using Cozia Tablet. Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine can increase the drowsiness caused by Cozia Tablet.
Q. Can Cozia Tablet cause addiction?
Yes, Cozia Tablet contains dextromethorphan. Dextromethorphan is claimed to be addictive. Consult your doctor before increasing the dose or discontinuing the use of Cozia Tablet.
Q. Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Cozia Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Cozia Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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- Drugs.com. Triprolidine, Phenylephrine, and Dextromethorphan Syrup. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- DailyMed. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and triprolidine hydrochloride syrup. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Aeon Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No 21, Door 2, Velu Naicker Street,Kattabomman Street,Venkateshwara1st Main Road, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600089
Country of origin: India
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