Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.

Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines, Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR1 and Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR2, that relieve cold symptoms.

Uses of Kapocet AM Tablet SR

Cough

Benefits of Kapocet AM Tablet SR

In Cough

Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR 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. Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR 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 Kapocet AM Tablet SR

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 Kapocet AM

Upset stomach
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Allergic reaction

How to use Kapocet AM Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR 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 Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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

Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR

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Citirut AX 5mg/60mg Tablet SR

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Levocold 5mg/60mg Tablet SR

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Lxolvo AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR

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Kyvocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR

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₹3.9/tablet sr

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Quick tips

Kapocet AM Tablet SR

This combination medicine helps relieve runny nose, sneezing and productive cough.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Kapocet AM 5mg/60mg Tablet SR at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.

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Patient concerns

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

Cold and nasal block from 2 to 3 days and now followed by dry cough. Whereas the clod and nasal block has reduced. Cough will be heavy in closed room under A/c but no cough while walking / jogging / climbing stairs. What to do ? Shall I use Ambrolite D ?

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Don't use it, it may be infective cough. Ambrolyte D will suppress your cough and it will accumulate in chest. This is good in dry cough

I am 29 weeks into my pregnancy. Have extreme dry cough and was given augmentin 625 and then some DCT syrup. None have had any effects. Please suggest something as i cannot sleep at nights due to dry coughing And now i am suggested TusQ Dx Should i consume it???

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please avoid cough syrups in pregnancy. Warm water and salt gargling and honey help soothe a cough. you can take dabur haunts syrup if cough is persistent.

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