Product introduction
Kufril-SF 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.
Kufril-SF 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 Kufril-SF 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 Kufril-SF
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Sleepiness
How to use Kufril-SF 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. Kufril-SF Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Kufril-SF Syrup works
Kufril-SF Syrup is a combination of four medicines:.
Safety advice
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Kufril-SF Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Kufril-SF 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
Kufril-SF 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 Kufril-SF Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Kufril-SF Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kufril-SF Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kufril-SF Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Kufril-SF Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Kufril-SF 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 Kufril-SF Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Kufril-SF 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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Quick tips
- Kufril-SF 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 Kufril-SF 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.
- Kufril-SF 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 Kufril-SF 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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Patient concerns
Have severe throat pain due to cough.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
cap RTO twice daily for 5 daysSyrup ASCORIL SF 5ml 3 times for 5 days
We ?an use ascoril sf for cough for my kid
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please share contents and strength of ascoril sf
I am taking KUFRIL-LS syrup for 2 days for cough with sputum. But now i am having dry cough at night and early morning which continues for 1hr rapidly. Kindly suggest medicine
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Take syrup Trump D 5ml thrice a day for 5 daysTake also mondeslor once a day in night for 5 days
sf 224 new patient med. required
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Tab Glycomet SR 500 in morningDo regular basis exercise and brisk walk at least 45 minutesRecheck after one month
can I take alerfri sf & azithral500 together
Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
ENT
no, azithral is to be taken on empty stomach and alerfri after food
I got angioplasty fine in Dec 2016 and am on medication as prescribed. Since last two months I am having constipation problems and have to exert to pass stool
Take SOFTOVAC SF 4tsf once daily at bedtime
Baby has cough over 2 weeks. Using kufril ls drops but cough still persists. Hv given wikoryl drops as well on and off.
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of Patient?s 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 patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary.
I have cough and and it remains from last 6 months i was get treatment from doctor but after medicine stop then again the same problem i have can i use alex sf syrup for it.
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
It can be allergic or acid reflux. What is the diagnosis. In allergic you have to take long term antihistamine
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