Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of respiratory disease with excessive mucus. This medicine helps reduce mucus secretion in various lung diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.
Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet can be taken after meals, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken with your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and drink it immediately. Take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea and vomiting. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Coenac Effervescent Tablet
Treatment of Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
Benefits of Coenac Effervescent Tablet
In Treatment of Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Side effects of Coenac Effervescent Tablet
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 Coenac
Nausea
Vomiting
How to use Coenac Effervescent Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Coenac Effervescent Tablet works
Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet is a mucolytic medication. It works by thinning the mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Thus, it clears the air passages and makes breathing easier. It also has antioxidant action.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet 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 Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Coenac Effervescent Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet, 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.
You have been prescribed Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet for the treatment of various respiratory conditions associated with excessive mucus production.
It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately.
Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N-Acylated Alpha Amino Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Mucolytics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Coenac with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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I had a csection on the and my wound is fine ,no pain its healed but i am discharging a white mucus from my vagina, is it normal
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
White mucus discharge can be normal if it's not excessive or not associated with any itching or foul smell. In case of doubt please consult a gynae nearby
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FAQs
How long can you take Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet for?
The duration of treatment with Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet will be decided by the doctor. It will depend on the type of disease for which it has been prescribed. For respiratory conditions, it can be taken for 5 days and can be further extended to 2 weeks depending upon the condition of the patient.
Can I take cough syrups while taking Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet?
No, you should not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine. Consult your doctor who will suggest an effective cough syrup that can increase the expectoration or sputum.
Are there chances of anemia with Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet?
Yes, there are chances that Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet may cause anemia. It has been observed that Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet can cause a dose-related decrease in hemoglobin in the blood which could lead to anemia. Regular hemoglobin check is advised while taking Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet and consult your prescribing doctor for his advice. If the patients develop anemia then in some cases blood transfusion is done to correct it.
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