Leocof Syrup

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
10 mg/5 ml
Leon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size
Unite Price 40.12 BDT

Indications

Leocof Syrup is used for: Cough suppression, Flu, Common cold

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.

Renal Dose

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan or any other component.

Precautions

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

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk; use caution

Interactions

Dextromethorphan: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), antipsychotics, anxiolytics and hypnotics, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, domperidone, metoclopramide, mexiletine, CYP2D6 inhibitors, ritonavir, alcohol. Potentially Fatal: Memantine, moclobemide.

Side Effects

Side effects of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide : Common Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Sedation, Confusion, Nervousness

Mode of Action

Dextromethorphan is a centrally acting cough suppressant which acts on the cough centre in the medulla.

Note

Leocof 10 mg/5 ml Syrup generic name is Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Leocof 10 mg/5 ml Syrup is manufactured by Leon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Leocof is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Leocof Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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