Coscof Dm Linctus with honey base.
Each 5ml contains: chlorphenamine maleate 2mg, sodium citrate 44mg, pseudoephedrine Hcl 30mg, dextromethorphan Hbr 10mg, menthol 1mg.
Coscof Dm Linctus is a cough suppressant used in the symptomatic relief of unproductive cough associated with colds. The combined antihistamine effect of chlorphenamine maleate and bronchial dilator pseudoephedrine Hcl relieve irritation and congestion. The antitussive effect of dextromethorphan Hbr helps relieve the discomfort or nuisance of frequent unproductive cough.
Dose
Adults and children over 12 years: 10ml three to four times daily.
Children 6 to 12 years: 5ml three to four times daily.
Children 2 to 6 years: 2.5ml three to four times daily.
Precautions
The drug should be avoided in patients who are known to be allergic to any of the components of the mixture.
The preparation may cause drowsiness or in some cases excitability.
It should not be given to patients who have high blood plessure, organic heart disease, thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma and those who are on prescription drugs for depression.
