
New Coscopin Linctus
Ammonium Chloride (28mg/5ml) + Noscapine (7mg/5ml) + Sodium Citrate (3.25mg/5ml)
by Biological E Ltd
bottle of 100 ml Oral Suspension
About this medicine
New Coscopin Linctus is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. New Coscopin Linctus 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, allergic reactions, and headache. 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 you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Uses
- Dry cough
Benefits
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. New Coscopin Linctus suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Along with taking New Coscopin Linctus, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
How it works
New Coscopin Linctus is a combination of three medicines:.
How to use
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. New Coscopin Linctus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Impaired coordination
- Hallucination
- Decreased libido
- Prostate enlargement
- Loss of appetite
- Dilatation of pupil
- Increased heart rate
- Muscle spasm
- Chest pain
- Increased alertness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with New Coscopin Linctus.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- New Coscopin Linctus is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of New Coscopin Linctus during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- New Coscopin Linctus may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneyUNSAFE
- New Coscopin Linctus is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of New Coscopin Linctus in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Respiratory
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Biological E Ltd
- Salt composition
- Ammonium Chloride (28mg/5ml) + Noscapine (7mg/5ml) + Sodium Citrate (3.25mg/5ml)
- Pack
- bottle of 100 ml Oral Suspension
- Dosage form
- Syrup
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.