Best Medications for Treatment of Cough

 

1. ASCORIL SYRUP

Ascoril LS syrup is used to treat coughs with mucus 

Contraindications:

Pregnant women and Breastfeeding

Allergy to medication

Side effects:

• Vomiting, Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Sweating, Muscle cramps, Constipation.

Dosage/How to use:

Adult: 10 ml  two times a day for 5-7 days

Children:

Best for children above 2 years

2-12 years 5-10 ml(1-2 teaspoonful) to be taken thrice daily 

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

2. VIFEX SYRUP

Vifex syrup is used to treat whooping cough

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance
• Pregnant women and breastfeeding

Side effects:

• Tachycardia

Dosage/How to use:

Adult:10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) to be taken thrice daily.

children:6-12 years 5-10 ml(1-2 teaspoonful) to be taken thrice daily and children below 6 years are 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) to be taken thrice daily.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

3. EUGICA COFF

Herbal lozenges with menthol flavor.

Eucalyptol, Menthol, Ginger oil, Cinnamon oil, Coleus aromaticus oil

Indication:

• Cough reliever
• Use with caution in pregnancy and lactation

Contraindications:

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

Adults and children above 6 years Can use Eugica as many times daily.

Note: Do not exceed a maximum dose of 20 tablets per day as required.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

4. BRONQUIDIAZINA C.R

Triple action:

Mucolytic: Due to bromhexine

Anti-infections: Due to Cotrimoxazole

Expectorant: Due to the double action of bromhexine and sodium benzoate

Indication:

• Cough reliever

Contraindications:

Pregnant women and Breastfeeding

Dosage/How to use:

Adults:7.5 ml 3 times a day 

Children>2 years: 2.5 ml 3 times a day 

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

5. SEKROL SYRUP

Ambroxol 

Indication:

• Mycolitic and Expectorant

Contraindications:

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

Adults and Children > 12 year:5-10 ml 2 times a day 

Children >2 years: 5ml two times daily

Children 0-2 years: Contraindicated

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

6. CODEINE TAB

Codein

Indication:

• Cough supressant 

Contraindications:

Pregnant women and Breastfeeding

Dosage/How to use:

Adults: 1 to 2 tablets 4 times daily.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

7. NEOCODION TAB/SYRUP

Codein camphosulfonate 25mg+soit codeine 14,93mg,grindelia 17mg+sulfogaiacol 100mg

Indication:

• Cough supressant 

Contraindications:

Pregnant women and Breastfeeding

Dosage/How to use:

Adults: 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily.

Children> 3 months: 5ml 2 to 3 times daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

8. BRONCALENE SYRUP

Chlorphenylamine+Pholcodine

Indication:

• Cough supressant 

Contraindications:

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

Adults: 10 ml 1 to 6 times daily

Children 8-15 years: 10 ml 1 to 3 times daily

Children  3-7 years: 5 ml 1 to 4 times daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

9. EASCOF SYRUP

Salbutamol sulfate, Bromhexine hydrochloride, Guaifenesin, Methol syrup

Indication:

• Mycolitic and Expectorant

Contraindications:

Not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

Adults:10-20 ml  thrice a day 

Children 6-12 years: 10ml thrice daily

Children below 6 years: 5-10ml two times daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

10. DACOF

Diphenhydramine HCL  BP 7.0mg + Sodium citrate BP 28.50mg + Menthol BP 0.55mg/5ml.

Forms: Pediatric, Expectorant, Mucolytic. 

Indication:

• Mucolytic and Expectorant.
• Treatment of productive cough in children.

Contraindications:

Contraindicated in acute asthmatic attack and epilepsy

Dosage/How to use:

Dacof Pediatric:

2-5 years: 5 ml once daily.

6-12 years: 5 ml twice daily.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

11. FLUDITEC 2% SYRUP

Diphenhydramine HCL  BP 7.0mg + Sodium citrate BP 28.50mg + Menthol BP 0.55mg/5ml.

Forms: Pediatric, Expectorant, Mucolytic. 

Indication:

• Mucolytic and Expectorant.Treatment of productive cough in children.
• Indicated in children over 2 years.
• Used in cases of bronchial obstruction or acute 

Contraindications:

Not contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding mother

Dosage/How to use:

100mg/5ml.

 Children from 2 to 5 years: 200 mg per day divided into 2 doses. 

Children over 5 years: 300 mg per day divided into 3 doses.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

12. PAIDOTERIN SYRUP

A combination of dephenylhydramine + Phenylephrin + Chlorphenylamine

Indication:

Used as a decongestant

Contraindication:

Not contraindicated in preganancy 

Contraindicated in a nursing women 

Children under 2 years

Dosage:

Children of 2-6 years: 5 ml every 6 or 8 hours

Children of 6-12 years: 10-15 ml evry 6 or 8 hours

Adults: 15-20ml every 6 or 8 hours

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

13. BENYLIN SYRUP

A combination of Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15mg + Sodium Benzoate 0,5 % m/v

Indication:

Used for dry cough

Contraindication:

Hypersensitivity to dextromethorphan or to any of the ingredients.

Patients with asthma and hepatic dysfunction. 

Children under 5 years of age. 

Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

Dosage:

Children < 5years: not recommended

Children of 5-12 years: 2.5-5 ml evry 6 or 8 hours

Adults: 5ml every 4 hours

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

13. KOFLYN SYRUP

Each 5ml contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2.2mg, Ammonium Chloride 110mg and Sodium Citrate 40mg

Indication:

Cough Expectorant

Contraindication:

Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established (Especialy high dose).

Dosage:

0 – 1 year: 2.5mls every 6 hours

1 – 5 years: 5mls every 6 hours 

5 – 12 years: 7.5mls every 6 hours 

Adults: 10mls every 6 hours

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

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