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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
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 ColdCHLORPHENIRAMINE 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.
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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 .
- 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, NervousnessCommon 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 BreathingTechnical Classification
CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTSDEXTROMETHORPHAN 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 SYP | INR 46.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| CRF D TAB | INR 23.93 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| DICOF SYP | INR 32.77 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| EXIN DMR TAB | INR 20 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| HYCORIL DM SYP | INR 54 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| KOFCURE SYP | INR 12.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| KUFRIL SF SYP | INR 40 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| MERICOF SYP | INR 46.46 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| NOSCAPHENE DM SYP | INR 40.47 for 100 ML SYRUP | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| PANTHOR PLUS SYP | INR 34.9 for 50 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| RIDCOF SYP | INR 29.88 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN |
| RIDCOFF SYP | INR 43.15 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
| TEREX ANTI TAB | INR 19.72 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| TORLINCTUS SYP | INR 45 for 100 ML SYRUP | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN |
| TUSRIL SYP | INR 50 for 110 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| WINTO KOF TAB | INR 22 for 10 TABLETS | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ACTION DMR TAB | INR 30 for 10 TABLETS | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| ALEX + 5MG/100MG/1MG/4MG SYP | INR 94 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1.0 MG |
| ALEX + SF 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYP | INR 94 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| ALEX 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYP | INR 64.5 for 50 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PEPTONE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| ALEX COUGH FORMULA SYR | INR 64.5 for 50ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG |
| ALKOF 100MG/2MG/10MG TAB | INR 40 for 10 TABLETS | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG |
| ALKOF COFGEL TAB | INR 21.85 for 10 TABLETS | BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| BRUTUS SYP | INR 58 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML |
| CADICOFF SYP | INR 65.7 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML |
| CHERIDRYL JUNIOR SYP | INR 50 for 50 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG |
| COFCAD DL TAB | INR 6.56 for 10 TABLETS | BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| COFMAC SYP | INR 15 for 50 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE |
| COUGHREST TAB | INR 9.86 for 10 TABLETS | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE |
| CRATEX DMR 100MG/4MG/10MG/5MG SYP | INR 68.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| D TUS SYP | INR 57.13 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| EXPAL SYP | INR 36.35 for 60 ML SYRUP | BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| EXPAL TAB | INR 24.23 for 10 TABLETS | BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| GLYZEX SYP | INR for | GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG |
| GLYZEX SYPUP | INR 50 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| GRILINCTUS SYP | INR 78.9 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG |
| INSTARYL D SYP | INR 64.3 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 75.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG |
| KOFKIND SYP | INR 62.7 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG |
| KOFLINCTUS SYP | INR 31.25 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| LECOF SYP | INR 70 for 100 ML SYRUP | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 100.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 4.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 1 MG/ML |
| LEEKOF SYP | INR 25.62 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE |
| LEEKUF SF 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYP | INR 36.25 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| LEEKUF TAB | INR 10 for 10 TABLETS | BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| LEXCOF SYP | INR 26 for 50 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| MAGNAKOF 50MG/2.5MG/5MG SYP | INR 44.99 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG |
| MAGNATUSS SYP | INR 47.19 for 60 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML |
| MERICOF TAB | INR 7.12 for 10 TABLETS | BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |
| NAKUF D LIQUID | INR 31.25 for 100 ML LIQUID | PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 5.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 4.0 MG |
| NAM COLD SYP | INR 47.11 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| NEW INSTRYL D 5MG/2MG/50MG/75MG/5ML SYP | INR 54.56 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 15 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG |
| PANTHOR DX SYP | INR 48 for 50 ML SYRUP | PHENYLEPHRINE 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG |
| PHENLINCTUS SYP | INR 46.64 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG |
| RONYCUF SYP | INR 54.9 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML |
| SARDINIL P SYP | INR 38.1 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG |
| SUPERHIST 50MG/2.5MG/5MG SYP | INR 61.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG |
| TEREX KID SUSP | INR 50 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 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 |
| TUSSBERRY D SYP | INR 64.67 for 100 ML SYRUP | PHENYLEPHRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN |
| 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 |
| WOTUSS SYP | INR 55.24 for 100 ML SYRUP | CHLORPHENIRAMINE , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN |