Nilkof Syrup

Dextromethorphan + Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride +Triprolidine Hydrochloride
(10 mg+30 mg+1.25 mg)/5 m
Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 100ml bot
Unite Price 50.19 BDT

Indications

Nilkof Syrup is used for: Flu, Colds, Runny nose, Dry coughs, Non-productive cough, Nasal congestion

Adult Dose

Oral Cough and common cold Adult: 2 teaspoonful three times a day.

Child Dose

Children Over 12 years 2 teaspoonful three times a day 6-12 years 1 teaspoonful three times a day 2-6 years 1/2 teaspoonful three times a day or as directed by the physician

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Patients at risk of developing resp failure. During an acute attack. Patients receiving MAOI or for 2 wk after discontinuing them. Persistent or chronic cough.

Precautions

3rd trimester of pregnancy; atopic childn; child <1 yr; sedated or debilitated patients; patients confined to supine position; history of asthma. Moderate to severe renal impairment; liver disease.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Dextromethorphan: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), antipsychotics, anxiolytics and hypnotics, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, domperidone, metoclopramide, mexiletine, CYP2D6 inhibitors, ritonavir, alcohol. Potentially Fatal: Memantine, moclobemide. Triprolidine + Pseudoephedrine: Increased BP with other sympathomimetic agents (e.g. decongestants, TCA, appetite suppressants). Reduced hypotensive effects of methyldopa, ?- and ?-adrenergic blockers. Increased side effects (e.g. somnolence, agitation) with atomoxetine. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of hypertensive crisis with furazolidine, avoid concurrent use. Increased risk of hypertensive crisis with MAOIs; avoid concurrent use or within 2 wk after stopping MAOIs. Increased risk of psychosis with bromocriptine.

Side Effects

Side effects of Dextromethorphan + Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride +Triprolidine Hydrochloride : Dizziness, GI disturbances.

Mode of Action

Triprolidine is a potent competitive histamine H1-receptor antagonist with mild sedating and antimuscarinic properties. Pseudoephedrine, an alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist, mediates vasoconstriction via direct stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors of the respiratory mucosa. Dextromethorphan is a centrally acting cough suppressant which acts on the cough centre in the medulla.

Note

Nilkof (10 mg+30 mg+1.25 mg)/5 m Syrup generic name is Dextromethorphan + Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride +Triprolidine Hydrochloride. Nilkof (10 mg+30 mg+1.25 mg)/5 m Syrup is manufactured by Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Nilkof is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Nilkof 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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