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Cafol Syrup

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Introduction of Cafol Syrup

Cafol Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Cafol Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cafol Syrup1 and Cafol Syrup2.

Uses of Cafol Syrup

Benefits of Cafol Syrup

In Cough

Cafol Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Cafol Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Cafol Syrup

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 them

Common side effects of Cafol

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Tremors
  • Muscle cramp
  • Throat irritation
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Respiratory tract inflammation
  • Cough
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Tachycardia
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Nervousness
  • Weakness
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Difficulty in urination

How to use Cafol Syrup

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. Cafol Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cafol Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cafol Syrup 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cafol Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cafol Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Cafol Syrup may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cafol Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cafol Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Cafol Syrup in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cafol Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cafol Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Cafol Syrup in patients with liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Cafol Syrup
₹42.2/Syrup
Bronko Syrup
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹60/syrup
42% costlier
Salpallin Syrup
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹20.01/syrup
53% cheaper
Bromsal Syrup
Micro Labs Ltd
₹50/syrup
18% costlier

Quick tips

Cafol Syrup

  • Cafol Syrup relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
  • Stop taking Cafol Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. 

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.
i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough
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References

  1. Salbutamol. Stockley Park West Uxbridge: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2005 [revised 5 Feb. 2015]. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Salbutamol/Albuterol. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. ScienceDirect. Bromhexine. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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