COF Q Tablet

COF Q Tablet is used to provide symptomatic relief of those respiratory conditions where tenacious mucous plugs and congestion complicate the problem such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, asthma, and as adjunctive therapy in serous otitis media.

The medication is composed of Bromhexine, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine and Paracetamol. It is used for treating common cold symptoms. It clears mucus from the respiratory tract and also treats chest congestion.

The tablet works by breaking mucus down so that it is easier to cough out. It also provides temporary control of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation. Take only as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed prescribed dose or frequency.

Patients with a history of peptic ulceration, asthma and severe hepatic or renal impairment should take extra precautions during the course of their treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby.

You may experience some drowsiness (use caution when driving or engaging in tasks requiring alertness until response to drug is known). Report excessive drowsiness, difficulty breathing, or lack of improvement or worsening or condition.

• Cough

• Common Cold Symptoms

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Stomach Pain

• Indigestion

• Loss Of Appetite

• Sweating

• Sleepiness

• Rash

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult a doctor before consuming this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine might affect the alertness of the patient, thus driving must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Availability of limited data suggests that this medicine is probably safe to be used in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might not be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed.Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as COF Q Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Decoff Q Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

The drug is a synthetic secretolytic agent which help the natural mechanisms to clear respiratory tract mucus. It increases serious mucus production in the respiratory tract and reduces phlegm viscosity, which helps the cilia to clear mucus from the respiratory tract. The drug binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. It is an expectorant which reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of congealed mucus in the upper respiratory tract to increase the flow of mucus, stimulating and increasing efficiency of the cilia to remove the accumulated mucus.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Consult your doctor before consuming this medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication reacts with aminoglycoside antibiotics, antipsychotics, atropine, barbiturates, Disulfiram, MAO inhibitors, metronidazole, procarbazine and hypnotics.

• Interaction with Disease

  Not for persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema or cough accompanied by excessive secretions.

• Ques : What is Cof q tablet?

  Ans : Cof Q is used as a medicine to clear mucus from the respiratory tract. It contains Bromhexine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Guaiphenesin, Paracetamol and Pheniramine Maleate as active ingredients.

• Ques : What are the uses of Cof q tablet?

  Ans : Cof tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like a cough, common cold, itchy and runny nose, fever, and joint pain.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Cof q tablet?

  Ans : Possible side-effects include the closing of the throat, itchy skin rash, rashes, hives and shortness of breath.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Cof q tablet?

  Ans : Cof should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use COF Q Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to COF Q Tablet?

  Ans : It should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Allergic reactions, Breastfeeding, Breathing difficulty, Hepatic impairment, Hypersensitivity, etc.

• Ques : Is COF Q Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

• Ques : Will COF Q Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose can lead to increased chances of side effects.