Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml
Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml |
| Generic | Butamirate Citrate |
| Weight | 5 mg/ml |
| Type | Pediatric Drops |
| Therapeutic Class | Cough suppressant |
| Manufacturer | ACI Limited |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml is also used for pre & post-operative cough sedation in patients who will undergo surgical procedures and bronchoscopy. It can be used in the acute cough of any etiology, whooping cough and cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections (tracheitis, laryngitis, bronchitis) etc.Dosage
Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml dosage
Use in adult: Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily. Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml syrup: 15 ml 4 times daily. Use in children & adolescents:Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml 50 mg tablet: Adolescent over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml syrup: Children (3-6 yrs): 5 ml 3 times daily. Children (6-12 yrs): 10 ml 3 times daily. Adolescent: 15 ml 3 times daily. Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml pediatric drops: Children ( 2 months- 1 yrs): 0.50 ml 4 times daily. Children (1-3 yrs): 0.75 ml 4 times daily.Side Effects
Tolerance of Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml is good.Adverse reactions such as rash,nausea,diarrhoea and vertigo have been observed in a few rare cases,resolving after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal.Precaution
Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml suppresses the cough reflex and therefore the concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided, since it may lead to mucus retention in the airways, which increases the risk of bronchospasm and respiratory infections. If the cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children younger than12 years of age) doctor must be consulted.Interaction
Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. During the remainder of pregnancy, it can be used if indicated by a physician but with caution. As a general rule, for safety reasons, in the absence of data on elimination of the active substance in breast milk, the benefits of Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.Acute Overdose
Accidental overdose with Kofnix Pediatric Drops 5 mg/ml can cause the following symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of balance and hypotension. Standard emergency procedures should be followed: activated charcoal, saline laxatives and standard cardio-respiratory resuscitation.Storage Condition
Keep away from light and moisture, store below 30°C. Keep all the medicines out of the reach of children.Innovators Monograph
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