Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for KOFEX 5 ML SYP and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for KOFEX 5 ML SYP
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Overview
KOFEX 5 ML SYP is a Schedule H drug.KOFEX 5 ML SYP is composed of: CODEINE (10 MG), CHLORPHENIRAMINE (0.8 MG/ML)
Codeine is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.Codeine is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain.Codeine is used for moderate to severe pain and dry cough.It works by decreasing the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose Chlorpheniramine is used to treat
Usage
CODEINE is generally used to treat: PainCHLORPHENIRAMINE is generally used to treat: Common Cold
CHLORPHENIRAMINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
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: Ask your doctor
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
Precautions for KOFEX 5 ML SYP and its Constituents
- Use Codeine as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
- It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Codeine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.
- You should not use codeine if you have severe breathing problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or frequent asthma attacks or hyperventilation.
- You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it,Take codeine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label. Codeine can slow or stop your breathing. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed.
- Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
- Codeine may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.
- Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
- Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine.
- Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
- Do not stop using codeine suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
- Avoid excess dosage.
- Avoid long-term use of this medication.
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Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, lung disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, sugar, blood vessel problems, stroke, increased eye pressure, intestinal blockage, ulcer, urinary obstruction, enlarged prostate, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and
breast feeding .
Symptoms of Overdosage
CODEINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Slow Or Irregular Breathing, DrowsinessCommon Side-Effects
CODEINE : Constipation, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Lightheadedness, Head HeadacheCHLORPHENIRAMINE : Fever, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Hoarse Voice, Face Swelling, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Nervousness, Frequent Urination, Arms Joint Pain, Eyes Double Vision (with One Eye Covered)
Serious Side-Effects
CODEINE : Fainting, Seizure, Indigestion, Heartburn, Drowsiness, Depressed Mood, Confusion, Hallucinations, Abdomen Pain, Difficulty Urinating, Eyes Blurred Vision, Irregular Heartbeat, Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue (tiredness)Rare Side-Effects
CODEINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, BreathlessnessDisease Interactions
CHLORPHENIRAMINE can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hypotension, Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
CODEINE is categorized as:- NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
- ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS
Available Alternatives for KOFEX 5 ML SYP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| C KOFF SYP | INR 57.13 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| CADICOFF LOZENGE | INR 64 for 10 LOZENGES | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| CADISTAR SYP | INR 43.35 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| CO TEREX SYP | INR 67.57 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , CODEINE |
| CODECTUSS GR SYP | INR 48.12 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , CODEINE |
| CODIREX SYP | INR 64.06 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| CODRIL SYP | INR 68.58 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , CODEINE |
| COFSTAY SYP | INR 55 for 60 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , CODEINE |
| COPHEDRIN TAB | INR 33.67 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , CODEINE |
| DRISTAN SYP | INR 30.57 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| ELCODIN SYP | INR 41.25 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| EPHEDREX CD SYP | INR 56.35 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| EXIPLON SYP | INR 36 for 50 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| KOFEX 5 ML SYP | INR 22 for 50 ML | CODEINE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.8 MG/ML |
| KOFZERO DC SYP | INR 30.8 for 60 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| LEEREX SYP | INR 75 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , CODEINE |
| LINCTUS CODEINAE CO SYP | INR 25 for 60 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| NORMOVENT SYP | INR 69 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| PARVO COF SYP | INR 65.32 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| PENCOLIN C LIQUID | INR 29.04 for 50 ML LIQUID | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| PHENSICOD COUGH SYP | INR 96 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| REXCOD SYP | INR 61.91 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , CODEINE |
| REXCOF DX SYP | INR 70 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| SOTHREX C SYP | INR 31.62 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ACTICUF CD 2MG/10MG SYP | INR 80 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG |
| ALKOF DX 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| ASCODEX C 10MG/4MG SYP | INR 28.57 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, CODEINE 4.0 MG |
| ASCORIL C SYP | INR 116 for 120 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.8 MG/ML |
| ASCORIL-C SYR | INR 62.5 for 60ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG, CODEINE 2 MG/ML |
| C KOF 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 75.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CARION 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 90 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4MG + CODEINE PHOSPHATE 10MG SYP | INR 39.74 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.8 MG/ML |
| CHUPP C 10MG/4MG SYP | INR 34.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, CODEINE 4.0 MG |
| CODECTUSS 4MG/100MG SYP | INR 35.62 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 100.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODELITE 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 62 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODEX 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 15 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODICON 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 81.77 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODIMARC 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 70 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODIMARC T SYP | INR 48 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , CODEINE , MENTHOL |
| CODINE 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 51.77 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODINIR 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 37.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODISTAR 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 50 for 60 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODISTAR SYR | INR 46.99 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG |
| CODOREX 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 76.65 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODORIC 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 71.22 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODYL 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 41.15 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODYLEX 4MG/10MG LINCTUS | INR 87.68 for 100 ML LINCTUS | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CODZI 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 80 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| COFFWIN 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 16.6 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| COMTUS DX 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 55 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| COMTUS LINCTUS 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 74.6 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CONARIL 200MG/80MG SYP | INR 63 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE 200.0 MG, CODEINE 80.0 MG |
| COREX SYP | INR 62.92 for 50 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.8 MG/ML |
| COREX SYR | INR 40.08 for 50 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG |
| COSCODIN 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 70 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| COSOME LCD 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 42 for 60 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| COSYDRYL 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 66.35 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| COZIN 4MG/10MG LIQUID | INR 57.51 for 50 ML LIQUID | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| COZIN 4MG/10MG SOLN | INR 87.5 for 100 ML SOLUTION | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| COZIN FORTE 4MG/30MG TAB | INR 77 for 10 TABLETS | CODEINE 30.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| CUFEX 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 46.8 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| D-CUF SYR | INR 59 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG |
| DASLIN CD 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 71 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| DIALEX DC 10MG/4MG LIQUID | INR 77 for 100 ML LIQUID | CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, CODEINE 4.0 MG |
| DIALEX DC 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 45.7 for 60 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| DICODYL 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 67.2 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| ELDERYL C 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 50 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| ELU CD 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 80 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| EPHRILIME 7.5MG/2MG SYP | INR 80.38 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE 7.5 MG, CODEINE 2.0 MG |
| EXCODIN SYP | INR 80 for 100 ML SYRUP | SODIUM CITRATE 75.0 MG, CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG |
| EXIPLON 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 69.54 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| FARINGODYL 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 58.3 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| GEMKOF 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 69.9 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| GENOSEDYL SYP | INR 73.85 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.8 MG/ML |
| GLUCOREX 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 69.7 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| GLYCODIN PLUS SYP | INR 56.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| GRILINCTUS CD 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 83.45 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| INDIKOF C SYP | INR 61.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| INSTACODIN 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 81 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| KODEX 5MG/10MG SYP | INR 95.59 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 5.0 MG |
| KODIN 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 76.1 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| KUFRIL C 10MG/4MG SYP | INR 43 for 60 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, CODEINE 4.0 MG |
| LINCTUS CODEINAE CO 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 100.8 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| MIT S CODEINE 4MG/5MG SYP | INR 100.8 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| MITS LINCTUS CODEINAE 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 100.8 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| MITS LINCTUS CODEINE SYP | INR 100.8 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG |
| NYQUIL COUGH SYP | INR 81 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| PHENCODIN 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 66 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| PHENKUFF 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| PHENSEDYL 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 96 for 120 ML EXPECTORANT | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| PHENSEDYL COUGH LINCTUS | INR 116 for 100 ML LINCTUS | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| PHENSEDYL LIQD | INR 80 for 100ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG |
| PLANOKUF COUGH SYP | INR 62 for 60 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.3 MG/ML |
| RANCOF 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 82.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| RESPINEX CD 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 26 for 60 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| REXCOF 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 41.25 for 60 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| REXTAS 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 79 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| SOOTHEX 2MG/30MG LIQUID | INR 35 for 60 ML LIQUID | CODEINE 30.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG |
| SUPKOF 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 64.76 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| THIOKOF CD 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 64.87 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| TOSSEX 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 99.8 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| TOSSEX LIQD | INR 71.69 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.25 MG/ML |
| XENOCOF D 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 59.95 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| XEPIN COUGH 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 61.25 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| XL 80 4MG/10MG TAB | INR 43.8 for 10 TABLETS | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| XPECT C 4MG/10MG SYP | INR 77.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CODEINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |