Leekuf Tablet

Leekuf Tablet is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the infections, common cold or allergies. Being an expectorant, it works by loosening congestion in your throat and chest, making it easier to cough out through the mouth.

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended for use in children younger than 4 years old. It is also advised to not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor about your health condition and current medications.

You should get medical help immediately if you experience any signs of severe allergic reactions such as difficult breathing, hives, swelling of your tongue, face, lips or throat. Less serious Leekuf Tablet side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, a rash or stomach upset.

The dosage for children and adults is different and is determined by the doctor based on your medical condition. The recommended dose for adults is 200 to 400 mg, taken orally every 4 hours as needed. The maximum dose for a day should not exceed 2.4 gm/day.

Take only as prescribed; do not exceed prescribed dose or frequency. Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake).

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.

• Dry Cough

• Allergy

  If person is allergic to leekuf tablet, then consider not to use this medicine or any other medicine including any drug similar to this medicine.

• Liver Disease

  Consider not to consume this tablet as it can cause inadequate effect on patients diagnosed with liver disease.

• Nausea

• Itchy Rash

• Hypersensitivity Reaction

• Stomach Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Rash

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The drug may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. The patient must avoid alcohol consumption when prescribed with this drug.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breast-feeding women should not use this medication. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Leekuf Tablet is an expectorant which reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of congealed mucous in the upper respiratory tract to increase the flow of mucous, stimulating and increasing efficiency of the cilia to remove the accumulated mucous. It increases serious mucus production in the respiratory tract and reduces phlegm viscosity, which helps the cilia to clear mucus from the respiratory tract. Also, it binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. Lastly, it works as a decongestant by suppressing the nervous system and the part of your brain which is responsible for coughing. It does not really thin the mucus, but certainly provides relief.

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 Lab Test

  Possible color interference with determination of 5-HIAA and VMA

• Interaction with Medicine

  Disulfiram, MAO inhibitors, metronidazole, procarbazine.

• Interaction with Disease

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

• Ques : What is Leekuf tablet?

  Ans : Leekuf tablet is a medication which has Bromhexine, CPM, Dextromethorphan, and Guaifenesin as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by decreasing the phlegm in the airways, increasing the viscid or excessive mucus in respiratory tract thus making phlegm thinner, obstructing a natural chemical that makes during an allergic reaction, reducing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing. Leekuf tablet is used to treat conditions such as Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Watery eyes caused by allergies, Sneezing itching, Common colds, Breathing problems, Flu, Anaphylactic shock, Insect bites allergy, etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Leekuf tablet?

  Ans : Leekuf tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Cough, Common cold, Runny nose, Dry cough, Allergies due to food, Colds, Chest congestion, Hay fever, and Catarrh. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Watery eyes caused by allergies, Sneezing itching, Common colds, Breathing problems, Flu, Anaphylactic shock, and Insect bites allergy. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Leekuf tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Leekuf tablet?

  Ans : Leekuf tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Leekuf tablet which are as follows: Vomiting, Itchy skin rash, Rash, Dizziness, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Skin rash, Itching, Nauesa, Diarrhea, Nocturnal enuresis, Loss of appetite, Dry throat or skin, Constipation, Dry mouth, Nasal or chest congestion, Skin rashes, Feeling drowsy, Urge to vomit, Fits, and confused. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Leekuf tablet.

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

  Ans : Store Leekuf tablet in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

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

  Ans : Leekuf Tablet is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients. There are numerous elements to consider such as, salt interactions, precautions to be taken care of, time is taken by the salt to performs its action, etc.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Leekuf Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to Leekuf Tablet. In addition, Leekuf Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Allergic reactions, Blockage of urinary bladder, Breastfeeding, Breathing difficulty, Cannot empty bladder, Chronic difficulty having a bowel movement, Chronic obstructive lung disease, Closed angle glaucoma, Concomitant use with monoamine oxidase inhibitor, Enlarged prostate, High blood pressure, Hypersensitivity, etc.

• Ques : Is Leekuf Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk but there is no data available regarding the effect of Leekuf Tablet during pregnancy.

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

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Leekuf Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Breathing problems, Loose motions, Drowsiness, Blisters of the skin, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting, Itchy skin rash, Rash, Dizziness, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Skin rash, Itching, Nausea, Diarrhea, Nocturnal enuresis, etc. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.