Manufacturer: Espee Formulation Pvt Ltd
Bottle of 100ml Syrup
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Coldex AM Syrup 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, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, tremor, and increased heart rate. 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 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 sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Coldex AM Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways.
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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 Coldex AM
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Bloating
Indigestion
If you have or had respiratory diseases. If you have liver disease. If you are taking medicines to treat brain and mood disorders (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and/or monoamine oxidase inhibitors) or within 14 days of stopping the treatment with those medic.
Coldex AM Syrup 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Coldex AM Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Coldex AM Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Coldex AM Syrup is indicated for use to relieve dry cough. It is not recommended in severe chronic lung disorders like severe asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is advised that you consult your doctor about your medical condition and take medicines as prescribed.
Antibiotics used to treat cough and other airway secretions should be used with caution with Coldex AM Syrup. Cofdex syrup should not be used along with medicines used to treat brain-mood disorders (monoamine oxidase inhibitors).
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Coldex AM Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Coldex AM Syrup relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Coldex AM Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Coldex AM Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Coldex AM Syrup be more effective?
No, taking higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having increased side effects. If you do not find any relief in your symptoms while taking Coldex AM Syrup, please consult your doctor.
Q. In which type of cough will the doctor prescribe Coldex AM Syrup?
Coldex AM Syrup is indicated in the treatment of a cough that is associated with excessive mucus secretion.
Q. Are there any contraindications associated with use of Coldex AM Syrup?
It is not recommended to use Coldex AM Syrup if you have hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation. Avoid the medication if you have pre-existing ischaemic heart disease, significant risk factors for ischaemic heart disease and gastric ulceration.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Coldex AM Syrup?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
