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Overview
EXKOF SYP is a Schedule H drug.EXKOF SYP is composed of: GUAIFENESIN (50.0 MG), AMBROXOL (15.0 MG), MENTHOL (1.0 MG), TERBUTALINE (1.25 MG)
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
This medication is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for various respiratory diseases such as emphysema with bronchitis pneumoconiosis, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions, tracheobronchitis (respiratory tract inflammation), bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma. Ambroxol is used for clear mucus from lungs.
Terbutaline is a prescription medication used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Terbutaline belongs to a group of drugs called beta agonists. These work to relax and open the airways, making it easier to breathe.
Usage
GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping CoughGUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
AMBROXOL is generally used to treat: Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pneumoconiosis, Bronchiectasis
TERBUTALINE is generally used to treat: Asthma, Bronchitis, Chronic, Emphysema
TERBUTALINE can address symptoms like: Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Chest Discomfort
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
EXKOF SYP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for EXKOF SYP and its Constituents
- You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
- Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
- Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
- The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
- Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used
Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
- Before taking terbutaline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to similar bronchodilators (e.g., albuterol, metaproterenol, salmeterol); or to sympathomimetic drugs (e.g., epinephrine, pseudoephedrine) or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of heart disease (e.g., abnormal heartbeat, ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure), seizures, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, low blood potassium level (hypokalemia).
- This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. See Warning Section.
- Terbutaline passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Symptoms of Overdosage
TERBUTALINE over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Dry Mouth, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Nausea, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness)Common Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset StomachAMBROXOL : Runny Nose, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
TERBUTALINE : Legs Shaking, Hands Shaking, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating
Serious Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty BreathingTechnical Classification
GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSAMBROXOL is categorized as: MUCOLYTICS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
TERBUTALINE is categorized as:
- ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
- TOCOLYTIC AGENTS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS
Available Alternatives for EXKOF SYP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| BDX SYP | INR 43.51 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
| BIGTUSS SYP | INR 59.9 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
| BRONCHO XP SYP | INR 50 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| EXKOF SYP | INR 51.3 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
| EXOLIT SYP | INR 42 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| SALBEX PLUS SYP | INR 56.18 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
| TRUSTYL BR 100ML SYP | INR 55 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
| TRUSTYL BR 60ML SYP | INR 37.5 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| TRUSTYL BR EXP | INR 37.5 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 15 MG, MENTHOL 1 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| XPUTUM PAED SYP | INR 50.6 for 50 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| AMBROKAM T SYP | INR 74 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML |
| AMBROX-T SYP | INR 50 for | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 15 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| ASCOREX SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 15 MG, MENTHOL 1 MG, TERBUTALINE 0.3 MG/ML |
| AXALIN SYP | INR 33 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML |
| CITCHEM X SYP | INR 60 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML |
| COFFWIN AMB SYP | INR 18.97 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, MENTHOL 3.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 2.0 MG |
| COFVECTOR SYP | INR 58.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| CORIZA AM SYP | INR 47.7 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| COUGH CLEAR-A SYP | INR 59 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN , MENTHOL , TERBUTALINE , AMBROXOL |
| COUGHSEE AM SYP | INR 47.31 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| DERIPHYLLIN BM SYP | INR 71.4 for 120 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 6 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.1 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML |
| DEW CORIL SYP | INR 57.1 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| DOTCOFF M SYP | INR 58 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE |
| ELZIN TR SYP | INR 68.57 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 501.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, MENTHOL 5.0 ML, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| ENREX A SYP | INR 75 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| EUDRYL SYP | INR 39.96 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| FREECOF AM SYP | INR 55.23 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML |
| GERIFEN AR SYP | INR 55.38 for 100 ML SYRUP | TERBUTALINE , MENTHOL , AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN |
| HELPOTUS SYP | INR 59 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| KANAKA PLUS SYP | INR 71.25 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, MENTHOL 25.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| KAZICOF TL SYP | INR 55 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML |
| KOFAREST LS SYP | INR 81.75 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 30.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, MENTHOL 5.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 2.5 MG |
| LARYBRO SYP | INR 40 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| MUCARYL AX EXPECT SYP | INR 60.4 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 1.14 MG |
| NEW VENTISOL SYP | INR 38.25 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| NOXCOLD CS SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML |
| ORIPECT AX SYP | INR 46.56 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.5 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG |
| PLANOKUF XP SYP | INR 79.8 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.3 MG/ML |
| RADIHIST-AX SYP | INR 52.37 for 100 ML SYRUP | MENTHOL , TERBUTALINE , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL |
| REFID PLUS SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.3 MG/ML |
| SHIPECT SYP | INR 69 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.5 MG |
| SILKOF X SYP | INR 33.33 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.1 MG/ML |
| SOOTHINEX PLUS SYP | INR 47.25 for 100 ML SYRUP | TERBUTALINE , MENTHOL , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL |
| TACOF EX SYP | INR 55 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| TRICOREX SYP | INR 65.92 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| TUSSIVA X 100ML SYP | INR 60 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML |
| WIFI S SYP | INR 49.25 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML |
| XRATE SYP | INR 41.1 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
| ZENTUSS SYP | INR 47.16 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 20.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG |