Alkof Cofgel Tablet

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Overview

Product introduction

Alkof Cofgel Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling (in eyes, nose, throat), and congestion in the nose. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.

Alkof Cofgel Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, upset stomach, vomiting, bloating, headache, rash, and sweating. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.


 

Benefits

Uses of Alkof Tablet

Benefits of Alkof Tablet

In Dry cough

A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Alkof Cofgel Tablet suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Alkof Cofgel Tablet, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.


 

Side Effects

Side effects of Alkof Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alkof

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Upset stomach
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Sweating
  • Sleepiness


 

Safety Advice

Safety advice

warnings

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Alkof Cofgel Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alkof Cofgel Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alkof Cofgel Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

UNSAFE

Alkof Cofgel Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alkof Cofgel Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alkof Cofgel Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Liver

UNSAFE

Alkof Cofgel Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.


 

How to use

How to use Alkof Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alkof Cofgel Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alkof Tablet works

Alkof Cofgel Tablet is a combination of four medicines:.


 

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