Digicof Syrup Sugar Free 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.

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free 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.

Uses of Digicof Syrup

Dry cough

Side effects of Digicof 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 Digicof

Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Hives
Itching
Sleepiness

How to use Digicof 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. Digicof Syrup Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Digicof Syrup works

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free is a combination of four medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Digicof Syrup Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free 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

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free 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 Digicof Syrup Sugar Free may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Digicof Syrup Sugar Free may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Digicof Syrup Sugar Free may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Digicof Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Digicof Syrup Sugar Free, 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.

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free

₹48.5/Syrup

Thricof Syrup

Gromax Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹82/syrup

64% costlier

Bcuff DX Syrup

BPlus NG Pharmaceuticals

₹55/syrup

10% costlier

Adcof Syrup

C & C Pharmaceutical

₹85/syrup

70% costlier

Xing Cuf Syrup

Bindlysh Biotec Ltd

₹61/syrup

22% costlier

Stopper SF Syrup

Zenon Healthcare Ltd

₹55/syrup

10% costlier

Quick tips

Digicof Syrup Sugar Free 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 Digicof Syrup Sugar Free 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.
Digicof Syrup Sugar Free 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 Digicof Syrup Sugar Free 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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In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

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

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