Koxma-CC Syrup is a medicine used to treat dry cough. It works by directly suppressing the cough reflex in the brain. It also provides relief from allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.
Koxma-CC 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, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, insomnia, 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 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. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
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. Koxma-CC Syrup 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 Koxma-CC Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Koxma-CC 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 Koxma-CC
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Stomach pain
Upset stomach
Loss of appetite
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Skin rash
Itching
Sleepiness
Allergic reaction
How to use Koxma-CC 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. Koxma-CC Syrup may be taken with or without food.
How Koxma-CC Syrup works
Koxma-CC Syrup is a combination of four medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Koxma-CC Syrup.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Koxma-CC 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 Koxma-CC Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Koxma-CC Syrup may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Koxma-CC Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Koxma-CC Syrup is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take Koxma-CC Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Koxma-CC 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
Koxma-CC Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
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.
If you are drowsy after taking Koxma-CC Syrup, you should not drive or operate any machinery.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.
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
Bad cough and cold for the last three days advice tablets
I hv an enlarged prostrate problem. Recently i got ultrasound done which shows bph 5 cc. In 2014 it was 40 cc. I took ayurved medicines for 3-4 months that reduced prostrate to 33.7 cc. But then i started taking homoeo medicines for 4-5 months but instead of reducing it developed to 50 cc. Kindly suggest if it could be brought to normal say 20-25 cc through Ayurvedic medicine. Report attached
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
HI Kindly again start your ayurvedic treatment as par your doctorhttps://www.1mg.com/otc/himalaya-himplasia-tablet-otc61738you can use this medicine along with your medicine.1-1 Tablet after lunch & dinner, Take at least 1-2 months.
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