Cophanol (Cofanol)

Composition Pharmacodynamics Indications Carefully Contraindications Dosing and Administration Side effects Form release / dosage
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Dosage form: & nbspsyrup
Composition:

Each 5 ml of syrup contains the active ingredients:

Ammonium chloride 138 mg

Levomenthol - 1.14 mg

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 14.08 mg

Sodium citrate - 57.03 mg

Excipients: citric acid anhydrous, sodium saccharinate, sugar (sucrose), dextrose solution *, raspberry flavor, crimson dye / Ponso 4R / (E 124), sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate.

* contains dextrose, oligo- and polysaccharides obtained by hydrolysis of starch.

Description:

Transparent, from red-orange to reddish brown, a viscous liquid with a characteristic odor

Pharmacotherapeutic group:ORZ and "colds" of symptoms remedy
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  • Other combined drugs used for catarrhal diseases
    • Pharmacodynamics:

    Combined drug.

    Diphenhydramine is a blocker of histamine H1-receptors, antiallergic, anti-edema, local anesthetic (reduces vascular permeability, eliminates swelling and flushing of the nasal mucosa, irritation of the nasal mucosa, perspiration in the throat, allergic reactions from the upper respiratory tract), spasmolytic, moderate ganglioblocking, moderate antiemetic action. Has a sedative and hypnotic effect.

    Ammonium chloride has expectorant properties and is used as an ekspectorant and mucolytic. May cause irritation of the stomach, nausea, vomiting.

    Sodium citrate shifts the reaction of bronchial mucus to the alkaline side and makes the phlegm less viscous, and therefore it is used as an expectorant. Ingestion sodium citrate neutralizes the release of acid in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing dyspepsia.

    Act menthol largely due to reflex reactions, it has a local anesthetic effect, has weak antiseptic properties, is used to relieve symptoms in inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

    Indications:

    The drug is intended to alleviate the symptoms of colds, flu, ARVI, accompanied by cough.

    Contraindications:

    Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, zakratougolnaya glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia, stenosing stomach and duodenal ulcer, stenosis of the neck of the bladder, bronchial asthma, pregnancy and lactation, simultaneous administration of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors,oppressing the central nervous system, alcohol, children under 12 years.

    Dosing and Administration:

    Unless prescribed otherwise, the recommended doses are as follows:

    - adults: two teaspoons of syrup (10 ml) twice a day (morning and evening);

    - children over 12 years of age: one teaspoonful (5 ml) two to three times a day.

    Prolonged use of the drug (within 2-3 weeks) only on the advice of a doctor.
    Side effects:

    Possible drowsiness, fatigue, a sense of weakness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, nose and throat, increased nervous excitability.

    Dyspeptic disorders: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite.

    Overdose:

    Perhaps increased side effects. In such cases, you should immediately consult your doctor.

    Treatment: symptomatic therapy.

    Interaction:

    With simultaneous use, Co -anol increases the effect of central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol, MAO inhibitors (including furozolidone and procarbazine), anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics.

    Means that can have ototoxic effects: simultaneous administration with antihistamines (to which diphenhydramine, which is part of the drug) can mask the symptoms of ototoxicity, for example, tinnitus, dizziness.

    Simultaneous reception of photosensitizing and antihistamines can cause additional sensitivity to sunlight.

    Effect on the ability to drive transp. cf. and fur:

    Caution should be given to patients who engage in potentially hazardous activities that require increased attention and rapid speed of psychomotor reactions.

    Form release / dosage:

    Syrup.

    Packaging:

    For 100 ml or 200 ml of the drug in a bottle of polyethylene, sealed with a metal screw cap with a ring that provides control of the first opening.

    The bottle together with a plastic measuring cup, graduated for pouring 10, 5 and 2.5 ml, and instructions for use in a cardboard pack.

    Storage conditions:

    In a dry, protected from light and out of reach of children, at a temperature below 25 ° C.

    Shelf life:3 years.
    Do not use after expiry date.
    Terms of leave from pharmacies:On prescription
    Registration number:LS-002294
    Date of registration:16.12.2011
    The owner of the registration certificate:Outline Pharma Pvt. Ltd.Outline Pharma Pvt. Ltd. India
    Manufacturer: & nbsp
    Representation: & nbspNizhpharm, JSCNizhpharm, JSCRussia
    Information update date: & nbsp01.03.2016
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