Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml

Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml belongs to a class of medication called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorphenamine belongs to the class of antihistamines or anti-allergic that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. On the other hand, Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, together Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

Take Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, throat, or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml. Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml.

Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorphenamine belongs to the class of antihistamines or anti-allergic that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. On the other hand, Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants that block the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, together Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

• Dry mouth, throat or nose
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Restlessness or excitation

 If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml. Avoid using Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml to loosen mucus. Persons who have a history of drug abuse should use Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml with caution as it may cause unwanted side effects. It is advised to seek medical help if the cough does not go away or if it is followed by high fever, skin rash, or persistent headache. Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision in some patients that may affect the ability to drive. Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml should not be used in elderly patients with confusion. Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml contains sorbitol so it should be avoided in patients with problems of fructose intolerance.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), and antidepressants (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml.

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• DESVENLAFAXINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• VILAZODONE

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead, replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

• Do not use Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml only to make a child sleepy. 
• Contact a doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after 7 days.
• Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash, or headaches after taking Cododex Cough Syrup 100 ml. 

Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection. A dry cough does not produce any mucus or phlegm. After a cold, the cough occurs is usually dry and lasts up to two months. It usually occurs due to irritation in the airways that become over-sensitive after a viral disease. This cough requires time to go.

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by the virus, mainly known as ‘rhinoviruses’ affecting the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than 6 years are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected to have 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like pollutants, dust, etc. The symptoms of the common cold include sneezing, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pains, low fever, mild headache, feeling unwell, and stuffy or runny nose. In some cases, the discharge from the nose may become thicker and yellow or green, which is an indication of bacterial infection.