Cortex Syrup
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Product introduction
Cortex 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.
Cortex 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.
Cortex 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.
Uses of Cortex Syrup
Benefits of Cortex Syrup
In Dry cough
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. Cortex 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 Cortex Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Cortex 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 Cortex
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Breathlessness
- Sweating
How to use Cortex 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. Cortex Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cortex Syrup works
Cortex Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Codeine and Triprolidine, which relieves dry cough.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Cortex Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cortex 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
Cortex 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 Cortex Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Cortex Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Cortex Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Cortex Syrup may cause dizziness, blurred vision or the inability to think clearly.
As Cortex Syrup may cause dizziness, blurred vision or the inability to think clearly.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cortex Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cortex Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Cortex Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cortex Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cortex Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Cortex 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.
Cortex Syrup
₹118/Syrup
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Quick tips
- Cortex 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
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- Drugs.com. Triprolidine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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- Triplodlidine. Auckland, New Zealand: Medsafe; 2010. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Progressive Life Care
Address: Ambit House, Opp.Kumar Spintex factory, Tajpur Road, Changoder, Ahmedabad – 382213 (Guj.) INDIA
Country of origin: India
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