MERICOF SYP

Overview

MERICOF SYP is a Schedule H drug.

MERICOF SYP is composed of: CHLORPHENIRAMINE ( ), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE ( ), GUAIFENESIN ( )

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..
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.
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. 

Usage

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is generally used to treat: Common Cold
CHLORPHENIRAMINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose

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

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)

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 MERICOF SYP and its Constituents


  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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

Symptoms of Overdosage

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

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)
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Serious Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing

Technical Classification

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

Available Alternatives for MERICOF SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CRF D SYPINR 46.5 for 100 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
CRF D TABINR 23.93 for 10 TABLETSCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
DICOF SYPINR 32.77 for 100 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
EXIN DMR TABINR 20 for 10 TABLETSCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
HYCORIL DM SYPINR 54 for 100 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
KOFCURE SYPINR 12.5 for 100 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
KUFRIL SF SYPINR 40 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
MERICOF SYPINR 46.46 for 100 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
NOSCAPHENE DM SYPINR 40.47 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
PANTHOR PLUS SYPINR 34.9 for 50 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RIDCOF SYPINR 29.88 for 60 ML EXPECTORANTDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN
RIDCOFF SYPINR 43.15 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
TEREX ANTI TABINR 19.72 for 10 TABLETSCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
TORLINCTUS SYPINR 45 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN
TUSRIL SYPINR 50 for 110 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
WINTO KOF TABINR 22 for 10 TABLETSDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACTION DMR TABINR 30 for 10 TABLETSAMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
ALEX + 5MG/100MG/1MG/4MG SYPINR 94 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1.0 MG
ALEX + SF 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYPINR 94 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
ALEX 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYPINR 64.5 for 50 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PEPTONE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
ALEX COUGH FORMULA SYRINR 64.5 for 50ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG
ALKOF 100MG/2MG/10MG TABINR 40 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ALKOF COFGEL TABINR 21.85 for 10 TABLETSBROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
BRUTUS SYPINR 58 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML
CADICOFF SYPINR 65.7 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML
CHERIDRYL JUNIOR SYPINR 50 for 50 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
COFCAD DL TABINR 6.56 for 10 TABLETSBROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
COFMAC SYPINR 15 for 50 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
COUGHREST TABINR 9.86 for 10 TABLETSDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
CRATEX DMR 100MG/4MG/10MG/5MG SYPINR 68.5 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
D TUS SYPINR 57.13 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
EXPAL SYPINR 36.35 for 60 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
EXPAL TABINR 24.23 for 10 TABLETSBROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
GLYZEX SYPINR for GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG
GLYZEX SYPUPINR 50 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
GRILINCTUS SYPINR 78.9 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
INSTARYL D SYPINR 64.3 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 75.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KOFKIND SYPINR 62.7 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
KOFLINCTUS SYPINR 31.25 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
KOFRON DMR TABINR 25.37 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
KUFRID DMR TABINR 6.73 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 10.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFSTIL KID SYPINR 38 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFSTIL SYPINR 31.25 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFTIVE 100MG/8MG/2MG/10MG TABINR 25 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
LECOF SYPINR 70 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 100.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 4.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 1 MG/ML
LEEKOF SYPINR 25.62 for 100 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
LEEKUF SF 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYPINR 36.25 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
LEEKUF TABINR 10 for 10 TABLETSBROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
LEXCOF SYPINR 26 for 50 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
MAGNAKOF 50MG/2.5MG/5MG SYPINR 44.99 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
MAGNATUSS SYPINR 47.19 for 60 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML
MERICOF TABINR 7.12 for 10 TABLETSBROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
NAKUF D LIQUIDINR 31.25 for 100 ML LIQUIDPHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 5.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 4.0 MG
NAM COLD SYPINR 47.11 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
NEW INSTRYL D 5MG/2MG/50MG/75MG/5ML SYPINR 54.56 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 15 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
PANTHOR DX SYPINR 48 for 50 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
PHENLINCTUS SYPINR 46.64 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
RONYCUF SYPINR 54.9 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML
SARDINIL P SYPINR 38.1 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SUPERHIST 50MG/2.5MG/5MG SYPINR 61.5 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
TEREX KID SUSPINR 50 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
TOREX TABINR 35.2 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
TUSSBERRY D SYPINR 64.67 for 100 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN
TUSSIN DMR TABINR 45 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
WOTUSS SYPINR 55.24 for 100 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN