Introduction
Coldflu 100 is an antitussive medicine. It is used for the treatment of dry cough.
Coldflu 100 can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Remember dosage is decided on the basis of type of medicine (syrup or lozenge), age and present medical condition of the person. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. You must inform your doctor if symptoms does not get improved within 7 days of the treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, and nausea.. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Side effects of Coldflu 100
Common
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Excitement
- Confusion
- Convulsion
- Respiratory depression
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
How to use Coldflu 100
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. Coldflu 100 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Coldflu 100 works
Coldflu 100 is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.
What if you forget to take Coldflu 100?
If you miss a dose of Coldflu 100, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Indication
Cough suppression, Flu, Common cold
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Cough suppressant
Adults (>12 years of age): 10-20 mg (1-2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 30 mg (3 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours.
Do not exceed 120 mg (12 teaspoonful) in 24 hours.
Child Dose
Oral
Cough suppressant
Children
6 to 12 years of age: 5-10 mg (1/2-1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 15 mg (11/2 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours. Do not exceed 60 mg (6 teaspoonful) in 24 hours.
2 to 6 years of age: 2.5-5 mg (1/4-1/2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 7.5 mg (3/4 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours. Do not exceed 30 mg (3 teaspoonful) in 24 hours.
<2 years of age: Use only as directed by the physician.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan or any other component.
Mode of Action
Dextromethorphan is a centrally acting cough suppressant which acts on the cough centre in the medulla.
Precaution
Do not use Dextromethorphan to control a cough that is associated with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or a cough that is productive (produces sputum or phlegm).
Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk; use caution
Side Effect
Common
Nausea,Vomiting,Constipation,Drowsiness,Dizziness,Sedation,Confusion,Nervousness
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk; use caution
Interaction
Dextromethorphan: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), antipsychotics, anxiolytics and hypnotics, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, domperidone, metoclopramide, mexiletine, CYP2D6 inhibitors, ritonavir, alcohol.
Potentially Fatal: Memantine, moclobemide.