Mericof Syrup is used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.

Mericof 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 is 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. 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 also consult their doctor.

Uses of Mericof Syrup

Cough

Benefits of Mericof Syrup

In Cough

Mericof Syrup gives relief from mild cough due to allergy. It also gives relief from other allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, congestion or stuffiness. With the use of Mericof Syrup as prescribed by the doctor, you can get relief from cough sooner. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Mericof 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 Mericof

Sleepiness

How to use Mericof 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. Mericof Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mericof Syrup works

Mericof Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Citric Acid and Chlorpheniramine Maleate.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Mericof Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Mericof Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Mericof Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mericof Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mericof Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mericof Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mericof Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mericof Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mericof Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Mericof 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.

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Quick tips

Mericof Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough.
Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then it's better to see your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.

Fact Box

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Patient concerns

What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough

Cold and nasal block from 2 to 3 days and now followed by dry cough. Whereas the clod and nasal block has reduced. Cough will be heavy in closed room under A/c but no cough while walking / jogging / climbing stairs. What to do ? Shall I use Ambrolite D ?

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Don't use it, it may be infective cough. Ambrolyte D will suppress your cough and it will accumulate in chest. This is good in dry cough

I am 29 weeks into my pregnancy. Have extreme dry cough and was given augmentin 625 and then some DCT syrup. None have had any effects. Please suggest something as i cannot sleep at nights due to dry coughing And now i am suggested TusQ Dx Should i consume it???

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please avoid cough syrups in pregnancy. Warm water and salt gargling and honey help soothe a cough. you can take dabur haunts syrup if cough is persistent.

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References

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Mericof Syrup

Product introduction

Uses of Mericof Syrup

Benefits of Mericof Syrup

In Cough

Side effects of Mericof Syrup

Common side effects of Mericof

How to use Mericof Syrup

How Mericof Syrup works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Mericof Syrup?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Related ayurvedic ingredients

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