KOFRON DMR TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions for KOFRON DMR TAB 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 KOFRON DMR TAB
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 11.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

KOFRON DMR TAB is a Schedule H drug.

KOFRON DMR TAB is composed of: GUAIFENESIN (100.0 MG), PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (60.0 MG), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (15.0 MG), BROMHEXINE (8.0 MG), CHLORPHENIRAMINE (4.0 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.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment.

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 runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, thecommon cold, or the flu..

Usage

GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough
GUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough

CHLORPHENIRAMINE 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: 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

Precautions for KOFRON DMR TAB 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 should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, sugar, difficulty in urinating, thyroid or heart disease, intestinal blockage, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not take appetite control medicines while taking this medication.

Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.
Dextromethorphan may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Dextromethorphan may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dextromethorphan. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice.

Avoid excess dosage.
Avoid long-term use of this medication.
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

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Urinating, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness

Common Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
CHLORPHENIRAMINE : 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

GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

CHLORPHENIRAMINE can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for KOFRON DMR TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

KOFRON DMR TAB

INR 25.37 for 10 TABLETS

GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ADICOFF P SYP	INR 25.03 for 60 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
ALKOF COFGEL TAB	INR 21.85 for 10 TABLETS	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
BITERLES 8MG/2MG/10MG SYP	INR 66.18 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
BITERLES PEAD 4MG/2MG/5MG SYP	INR 47.52 for 60 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
BROXINE TAB	INR 25 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
CHESTON 4MG/50MG/2MG SYP	INR 37 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COF Q TAB	INR 25.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COFCAD DL TAB	INR 6.56 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COSOME EXPE	INR 68.5 for 100 ML SYRUP	PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
COSOME SYP	INR 68.5 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT	PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COUGHREST TAB	INR 9.86 for 10 TABLETS	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
CUFEX D TAB	INR 27.77 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
DECOFF Q TAB	INR 35 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DERIL TAB	INR 23.75 for 10 TABLETS	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
DM 3 4MG/2MG/5MG TAB	INR 29 for 10 TABLETS	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DM 4MG/2MG/5MG TAB	INR 28.85 for 10 TABLETS	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ELDIKOF Q TAB	INR 16 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
EXPAL SYP	INR 36.35 for 60 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
EXPAL TAB	INR 24.23 for 10 TABLETS	BROMHEXINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN
FREKOF TAB	INR 19.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KOFF GO TAB	INR 22 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFF Q NF TAB	INR 10.42 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFF Q TAB	INR 28.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFRID DMR TAB	INR 6.73 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 10.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFSTIL KID SYP	INR 38 for 60 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFSTIL SYP	INR 31.25 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFTIVE 100MG/8MG/2MG/10MG TAB	INR 25 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
LEEKOF SYP	INR 25.62 for 100 ML SYRUP	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
LEEKUF TAB	INR 10 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
LEMOLINCTUS DS SYP	INR 42.9 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.25 MG
LEMOLINCTUS SYP	INR 40 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.25 MG
MERICOF TAB	INR 7.12 for 10 TABLETS	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
NEW KHASI Q TAB	INR 9.92 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NEW LEMOLINCTUS SYP	INR 40.86 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, BROMHEXINE 0.8 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.25 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.5 MG/ML
NUHIST 15MG/8MG CAPLET	INR 46 for 10 CAPLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NUHIST SYPUP	INR 69 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, BROMHEXINE 0.8 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.2 MG/ML
PILLINTUS SYP	INR 58 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
REM CC SYP	INR 35 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
REM CC TAB	INR 24 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
RINOCOF SYP	INR 66 for 100 ML SYRUP	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
SEDOSOLVIN ORAL SUSP	INR 39.8 for 100 ML SUSPENSION	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.4 MG/ML
SUDIN PLUS TAB	INR 38 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN , EPHEDRINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
SUDIN SERA PLUS TAB	INR 48 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SUDIN TAB	INR 40 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, BROMHEXINE 8 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
TOREX TAB	INR 35.2 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
TUSQ TAB	INR 36 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, BROMHEXINE 8 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
TUSSIN DMR TAB	INR 45 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
TUSSNIL D SOLN	INR 34 for 50 ML SOLUTION	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
TUSSNIL D SYP	INR 60 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
TUSSNIL TAB	INR 38 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ZED 4MG/2MG/10MG TAB	INR 21.82 for 10 TABLETS	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ZED 4MG/2MG/5MG SUSP	INR 41.75 for 100 ML SUSPENSION	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ZYNTUS D SYP	INR 52.37 for 100 ML SYRUP	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE