Cufax-AM Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing and also relieves minor throat irritation.

Cufax-AM Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Cufax-AM Syrup1, Cufax-AM Syrup2, Cufax-AM Syrup3, and Cufax-AM Syrup4.

Uses of Cufax-AM Syrup

Cough with mucus

Benefits of Cufax-AM Syrup

In Cough with mucus

Cufax-AM Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduces its stickiness and thus makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Cufax-AM Syrup will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Cufax-AM 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 Cufax-AM

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Stomach discomfort
Allergic reaction
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Hives
Fatigue
Sleepiness

How to use Cufax-AM 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. Cufax-AM Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Cufax-AM Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cufax-AM 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 Cufax-AM Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cufax-AM Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cufax-AM Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cufax-AM Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cufax-AM Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cufax-AM Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cufax-AM Syrup

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Quick tips

Cufax-AM Syrup

Cufax-AM Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough with mucus.
Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
If you are drowsy after taking Cufax-AM Syrup, you should not drive or operate any machinery.
In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then its better to see your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.
Cufax-AM Syrup should not be given to kids.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Cough , with little mucus. Little cold and exclusive instence cough Sir I am suffering from cough

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Warm saline gargles, steam inhalation, syrup TusQ X 1 tsf tid x 3 days, Tab Loridin 1 tab Od x 3 days

Right & left Solder Pain , Breathless & cough , lose motion

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

I am giving cancer opinionUr cough is bcos of thyroid tumorLinctus codeine syrup will helpYour doctor will give steroids also for breathlessness

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Marketer details

Name: Vaxova Drugs Pvt Ltd

Address: Naushera Building, Kuldeep Nagar Ambala Cantt. 133004(H.R.) INDIA

Country of origin: India

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