Product introduction
Cuff-Drex Syrup is a medicine used to treat dry cough. It works by suppressing the cough reflex in the brain. It also thins the mucus and makes it easier to cough out. Additionally, it relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation.
Cuff-Drex 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, stomach pain, diarrhea, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, insomnia, 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 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 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.
Side effects of Cuff-Drex 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 Cuff-Drex
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Sleepiness
How to use Cuff-Drex 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. Cuff-Drex Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cuff-Drex Syrup works
Cuff-Drex Syrup is a combination of four medicines:.
Safety advice
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cuff-Drex Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cuff-Drex 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cuff-Drex Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Cuff-Drex Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Cuff-Drex Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Cuff-Drex Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cuff-Drex Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cuff-Drex Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Cuff-Drex Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cuff-Drex Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Cuff-Drex 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.
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Cuff-Drex Syrup
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Quick tips
- Cuff-Drex Syrup 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 Cuff-Drex Syrup 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.
- Cuff-Drex Syrup 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 Cuff-Drex Syrup 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.
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RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
Blood from throat continuous cuff
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
It can be blood from nose or oral cavity which is causing cough or can be chest infection. Consult an ENT specialist
My son is suffering from cold & dry cuff
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dr need a diagnosis to suggest you medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without clinical examination of patient. There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child.
Feeling thoat problem without cuff
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take khadiradi Vati 2 tablet twice with water
My noise is any time stop.cold cuff
can be due to deviated septum or sinusitisvisit ent specialist near you for proper examination
I am suffering from cold and cuff
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Cetcip 10 mg twice daily for 3 daysSyrup Grilinctus 5 ml thrice a day for 5 days
My shoulder is dislocated in gym on 7nov 2015 After 3 to 4 month all will be fin But now days I felling Weakness and pain in my shoulder Sir plz advise me Which medicine and exercise will be Helpful for me
u need to start rotator cuff strengthening exercises
I have allergy eisnophiliya sardi jukham cuff and close nose problem . its seems me all the problems are created by cuff problem. So please tell me a best medicine to stop or end the making of cuff
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Please share your reports
The reason of countinues cuff . And adnoid details
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Your Question is not clear to me . Please ask your question more clearly and in detail and also try be more specific and descriptive.
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