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Kofarest Drop

Ambroxol (7.5mg)

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Kofarest Drop is a medicine that helps treat wet cough (cough with mucus) associated with an acute sore throat and asthma in children. It also relieves throat irritation, clears congestion, and enables easy breathing in your child.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 09 Apr 2026 | 04:03 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Ambroxol (7.5mg)

Marketer

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Give Kofarest Drop to your child by mouth with or without food. If your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with food. You may require to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the disease. For maximum benefit, do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself even if your child starts to feel better and continue the medicine until the full prescribed course. Also, do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child’s condition.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include excessive salivation, altered taste, dry mouth and throat, oral numbness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, and skin rash. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to your child’s doctor immediately.

Narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of respiratory illness, allergy, heart-problem, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, sinus issues, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Kofarest Drop in children

Benefits of Kofarest Drop for your child

Treatment of Cough with mucus
Kofarest Drop helps gently soothe and relieve your child’s cough. It loosens thick mucus thereby making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Along with medications, drinking lukewarm water and gargling with warm salt water may also help ease symptoms for your child.

Treatment of Acute Sore throat
Sore throat refers to pain and discomfort in the throat that is usually seen in bacterial or viral infections. Kofarest Drop works quite quickly to reduce the pain and discomfort for your child. It helps soothe the irritated throat and speeds up the recovery process.

Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus
Kofarest Drop 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 Kofarest Drop in children

Kofarest Drop does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Kofarest

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Excessive salivation
Taste change
Dry throat
Dryness in mouth
Numbness in mouth
Fatigue
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Skin rash

How can I give Kofarest Drop to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Kofarest Drop should be taken with or after food.

How Kofarest Drop works

Kofarest Drop is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe, and lungs making it easier to cough out. Also, it relieves the pain and irritation due to sore and dry throat by rendering a soothing effect.

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Quick tips

Do not give Kofarest Drop if your child has a dry cough.
Give the medicine with food to avoid stomach upset in your child.
Practice self-care tips:
1. Give plenty of fluids as it helps to loosen and expel the mucus.
2. Avoid giving dairy and caffeinated products, spicy and fried food to your child as all these may irritate the airways and trigger coughing.
3. A teaspoon of honey may also help to ease out a cough reflex.
4. Ask your child to gargle with warm salt water as it eases the expelling of mucus.
5. Ensure your child takes enough rest.
Do not give this medicine to your child for a long term without consulting your child’s doctor.
Never combine Kofarest Drop with other cold and flu medicines as that may increase the chances of side effects.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Kofarest Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
The use of Kofarest Drop is not recommended in children with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Kofarest Drop should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

My child has a severe cough. Can I give him two cough medicines together?

Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by your child’s doctor. In case of confusion, always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I give my cough medicine to my child?

Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines that have been formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before giving it to your child. Follow the prescribed dose strictly.

What if my child takes too much Kofarest Drop?

An overdose of Kofarest Drop is known to aggravate the existing minor side effects which may require symptomatic treatment. Consult your child’s doctor right away in case you find you have given an extra amount of the medicine by mistake.

My child is having a cough with no mucus. Can I give Kofarest Drop to him?

No, Kofarest Drop is advised for the treatment of wet cough. It aims to expel the mucus from the airway tract, thereby relieving your child from throat irritation, congestion and rendering him a soothing effect. Whereas, for a dry cough, cough suppressants are a better option. So, it will be wise if you ask your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

How should Kofarest Drop be stored?

Kofarest Drop should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any mishap.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmethylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Mucolytics

Related lab tests

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References

Pediatric Oncall, Child Health Care. Ambroxol. [Accessed 10 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:
US FDA. Use Caution When Giving Cough and Cold Products to Kids. [Accessed 10 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:
Medicover Hospitals. Ambroxol. [Accessed 10 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:
Ambroxol Hydrochloride. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2004.

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Thrice A Day

100%

What are you using Kofarest Drop for?

Cough

100%

How much was the improvement?

Average

78%

Poor

22%

What were the side-effects while using Kofarest Drop?

No Side Effect

67%

Upset stomach

33%

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With or without food

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Manufacturer details

Name: A)Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
Address: A)Centaur House, Santacruz (E), Mumbai - 400 055. At: 48/A, Baikampady Industrial Area, Manglore - 575 011.

Marketer details

Name: Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: CENTAUR HOUSE, Near Grand Hyatt, Vakola ,Santacruz – East, Mumbai – 400 055, India.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Your child’s medicine at a glance

Uses of Kofarest Drop in children

Benefits of Kofarest Drop for your child

Side effects of Kofarest Drop in children

How can I give Kofarest Drop to my child?

How Kofarest Drop works

All substitutes for Kofarest Drop

Ambrodil Drop

Xputum Paed Drop

Quick tips

Safety advice

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

My child has a severe cough. Can I give him two cough medicines together?

Can I give my cough medicine to my child?

What if my child takes too much Kofarest Drop?

My child is having a cough with no mucus. Can I give Kofarest Drop to him?

How should Kofarest Drop be stored?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

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