Bromhexine (NA)+ Salbutamol (NA)+ Guaifenesin (NA)
Kofnil Expectorant 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, indigestion, stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, sweating, skin rash, tremor, muscle cramps, 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. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
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 themCommon side effects of Kofnil
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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. Kofnil Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Kofnil Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Bromhexine, Salbutamol and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kofnil Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Kofnil Expectorant 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.
Information regarding the use of Kofnil Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kofnil Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kofnil Expectorant may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kofnil Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kofnil Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Kofnil Expectorant in these patients.
Kofnil Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kofnil Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Kofnil Expectorant in these patients.
Do not stop taking Kofnil Expectorant on your own as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Kofnil Expectorant for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Kofnil Expectorant. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Kofnil Expectorant. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.
Kofnil Expectorant may cause palpitations or increased heartbeat. A minor fluctuation in the heart rate should not be a worry. You can monitor your heart rate regularly while taking Kofnil Expectorant and consult your doctor if you notice any major changes in heart rate.
When you take this medicine, you may notice an increase in thin watery mucus from your air passages. This is an indication that it is working as it is helping to remove mucus by making it easier to cough up.
No. Kofnil Expectorant is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus. Consult your doctor to prescribe you the right medication for dry cough.
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.
No, you should not start taking any other cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine.
Along with taking Kofnil Expectorant, drink plenty of warm fluids (soup, water, herbal tea), gargle with saline water, avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, oily food, and take a healthy diet.
