Overview
Uses and benefits
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
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Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free

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Foregen Healthcare Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Levosalbutamol (1mg/5ml) + Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (50mg/5ml)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Introduction of Citikof-X Syrup

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free is 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 provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dizziness, vomiting, change in taste, diarrhea, headache, and rashes. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Citikof-X Syrup

Cough with mucus

Benefits of Citikof-X Syrup

In Cough with mucus

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also relaxes the muscles of the airways and widens it. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free 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.

How to use Citikof-X 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. Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free may be taken with or without food.

How Citikof-X Syrup works

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free is a combination of three medicines: Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol and Guaifenesin which relieve cough with mucus. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

What if you forget to take Citikof-X Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free

₹80.6/Syrup

Kufftas-LS Syrup

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹137.81/syrup

69% costlier

Bro-Zedex LS Syrup Raspberry

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹180.93/syrup

122% costlier

Mucolite LS Syrup

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₹143.2/syrup

76% costlier

Bricarex-LS+ Syrup

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₹118.45/syrup

46% costlier

Kuffery-AX Syrup

Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd

₹30/syrup

63% cheaper

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Quick tips

Citikof-X Syrup

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
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 Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free 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

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Patient concerns

I'm having cough with mucus and sour throat , for last 5days. need any good cough syrup for that

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Syrup TusQ X 1tsf tid x 3 days

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

FAQs

Citikof-X Syrup

What is Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free used for?

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free is used to treat a productive cough with chest congestion, wheezing, and thick mucus. It helps relax the airways, loosen mucus, and make coughing more effective.

Who should not take Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free?

Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free should not be taken by people who are allergic to levosalbutamol, ambroxol, guaifenesin, or any ingredient in the medicine. Always inform your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to similar medicines before.

Can Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free be dangerous for heart patients?

Caution is needed in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or abnormal heart rhythms. Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free can sometimes increase heart rate or cause palpitations, so it must be used carefully in such patients.

Is Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free safe for diabetic patients?

If you have uncontrolled diabetes, you should take Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free only under medical advice. It may affect blood sugar control in some patients, so regular monitoring is important.

What serious side effects can happen with Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free?

Serious side effects of Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free may include fast or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, worsening breathing problems, or seizures. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.

Can Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free cause nervousness or tremors?

Yes, like other bronchodilator medicines, Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free may cause nervousness, shaking of hands (tremors), or restlessness. These are rare and usually improve with continued treatment, but should be reported if severe.

Is Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free safe for children?

Yes, Citikof-X Syrup Sugar Free is safe for children when given in the recommended dose. However, children with heart disease, high blood pressure, or seizure disorders should take it only under strict medical supervision.

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