Corex T Cough Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Corex T Cough Syrup 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 nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and sweating. 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 dizziness and 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 worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Corex T Cough Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Corex T Cough Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Corex T 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 Corex T
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Breathlessness
Sweating
How to use Corex T 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. Corex T Cough Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Corex T Syrup works
Corex T Cough Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Codeine and Triprolidine, which relieves dry cough.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Corex T Cough Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Corex T Cough 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Corex T Cough Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Larger doses or prolonged use of Corex T Cough Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Corex T Cough Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Corex T Cough Syrup may cause dizziness, blurred vision or the inability to think clearly.
Kidney
CAUTION
Corex T Cough Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Corex T Cough Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Corex T Cough Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Corex T Cough Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Corex T Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Corex T Cough Syrup, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Corex T Cough Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers.
Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have a cough for more than 7 days.
Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
I m having cough since last six month .sometimes it is severe but when I have corex syrup it subsidies.
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Appears allergic get chest x ray and serum IgE level check and revert
I have a severe cough for the last 5 days. Tried corex, dilosyn, elturyl syrup along with montelukast / levocitrizine tablet and gargle with salt and baking soda. Please help.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
If the above measures have not helped you need to get yourself checked up in a clinic to examine your throat and respiratory system
Query about cough long period She is suffering from dry cough since last two weeks She has taken corex cough syrup and other tablets as suggested by local physician but still the problem persist Request please suggest suitable medicine for quick relief Thanking you in anticipation Those other tablets are nimesulide, paracetamol & ciprofloxacin. Please suggest as early as possible
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
take tab montair lc at bedtime for five days in case no improvement in two days visit ent specialist near you for proper examination
I am suffering from acute wet cough since 4 to 5 Days. My giving me corex syrup & grilinctus syrup along with amoxicillin tab but unfortunately my cough is continue plz suggest me any good medicine, can I take brozedex syrup actually I have 8 months pregnancy also plz give me advice as soon as possible
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
You should not take brozedex syrup. You can change the antibiotic if amid is not helping. Consult your Gynae
I am suffering from cold and cough since last three days I have taken corex but not cured completely please suggest some medicines or antibiotics for instant relief
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
warm saline gargles, steam inhalation, Tab Lecope 1 tab OD x 3 days and you must et yourself examined in clinic
My roommate in engg college is addicted to taking Corex and Spasmo Proxyvon from the year 1994.He is taking 2 capsule S.P and half bottle corex in the 1st half and again 2 capsule and the rest half bottle of Corex in the evening. Ironically he never takes anything else no alcohol. His dosage remained same for the past 22 yrs it neither increased not decreased. What are the ill efects of taking these medicines and how to get rid of this please help me so that i can save my room mates life . He himself is also mentally prepared to give up these bad habits
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Corex and Spasmoproxyvon contain opiates which is addictive drug. The effects are similar to heroine/ morphine. It's a strong addiction and over a period of time affects cognitive abilitiesand pain perception. Treatment requires detoxification for withdrawal symptoms and later rehabilitation to prevent relapse. It's a process and is better done under a specialist's supervision.
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