Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
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Opicough-N Syrup

Prescription Required

Marketer

Overseas Pharma Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Ambroxol (15mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (50mg/5ml) + Menthol (2.5mg/5ml) + Terbutaline (1.25mg/5ml)

Storage

Store below 25°C

View available alternative with same salt composition

Product introduction

Opicough-N Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves throat irritation and provides cooling sensation.

Opicough-N 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 doctor 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, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, tremor, and increased heart rate. 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 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 make sleepiness worse.

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 this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Opicough-N Syrup

Cough

Benefits of Opicough-N Syrup

In Cough

Opicough-N Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Opicough-N Syrup also soothes your throat and gives relief from irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Opicough-N 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 Opicough-N

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Bloating
Indigestion

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

How Opicough-N Syrup works

Opicough-N Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Opicough-N Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Opicough-N 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Opicough-N Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Opicough-N Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Opicough-N Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Opicough-N Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Opicough-N Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Opicough-N Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Opicough-N 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

Opicough-N Syrup relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Opicough-N Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

Fact Box

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Patient concerns

From last one day, heavy cough and pain in throat. Which medicine should I take?

Dr. Gurpreet Singh

Physician

Tab medlar bd 5days n syrup ascoril

Cough n cold cefadroxyl given 3-4 days back My child from last few days suffering from cold n cough around 3-4 days back i gave him odoxil dry syp he is 1 year old n teeths r generating although try to speak n dont walk giving bonnisan syp n bresol syp

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Give him jufex cough syp 2 ml thrice

7 month baby .having wet cough Moxclav n ascoril ls syrup given already Kindly suggest new medicine

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advise given without doing clinical examination of patient can harm child patient or can go wrong.There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Your child may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription/advise cannot be given without diagnosis.

My daughter is having severe cough n cold. But not that much running nose. Please help because it's been 7days n she still coughs very badly She's feeling very weak also. Tried toff - DC syrup n honey ginger.

Dr. Pranav Gupta

Paediatrics

Most throat pains, coughs and colds are viral induced illness. For such illness, the best we can offer is a symptom specific treat. Paracetamol available over the counter can be used for fever. Please use saline nasal drops to open blocked nose. I would advise you to get your kid examined by a paediatrician if symptoms persists or worsen.Your queries were being answered by paediatrician Pranav Gupta, New Delhi. To help us server you better, please submit a feedback on https://www.1mgdoctors.com/reviewdoctor/dr-pranav-40b65fe7d6

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Opicough-N Syrup be more effective?

No, taking higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having increased side effects. If you do not find any relief in your symptoms while taking Opicough-N Syrup, please consult your doctor.

In which type of cough will the doctor prescribe Opicough-N Syrup?

Opicough-N Syrup is indicated in the treatment of a cough that is associated with excessive mucus secretion.

Are there any contraindications associated with use of Opicough-N Syrup?

It is not recommended to use Opicough-N Syrup if you have hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation. Avoid the medication if you have pre-existing ischaemic heart disease, significant risk factors for ischaemic heart disease and gastric ulceration.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Opicough-N Syrup?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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