Amcof Expectorant
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Cipla Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ambroxol (15mg/5ml) + Menthol (1mg/5ml) + Salbutamol (1mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (50mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 728 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Amcof Expectorant?
If you miss a dose of Amcof Expectorant, 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.
Amcof Expectorant Reviews
Amcof Expectorant medicine is used for symptomatic relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis. This combination medicine relaxes the muscles walls of the small airways in the lungs. It also thins and loosens thick mucus in the air passages, making it easier to cough out.
Amcof Expectorant may be taken with or without food. However, take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor, and keep taking this medicine for as long as the doctor has recommended. The dose and duration will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. If you stop the treatment too early, your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
Common side effects of Amcof Expectorant include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, dizziness, and headache. Most of these symptoms are temporary and usually resolve with time. Let the doctor know in case they persist or worsen. 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 worsen sleepiness.
Before taking this medicine, tell the health professional about all the other medications you are taking as some of them may affect or be affected by this combination medicine. Additionally, you should tell the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Amcof Expectorant may be taken with or without food. However, take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor, and keep taking this medicine for as long as the doctor has recommended. The dose and duration will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. If you stop the treatment too early, your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
Common side effects of Amcof Expectorant include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, dizziness, and headache. Most of these symptoms are temporary and usually resolve with time. Let the doctor know in case they persist or worsen. 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 worsen sleepiness.
Before taking this medicine, tell the health professional about all the other medications you are taking as some of them may affect or be affected by this combination medicine. Additionally, you should tell the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
How Amcof Expectorant Works
Amcof Expectorant is a combination of ambroxol, guaifenesin, menthol, and salbutamol. Ambroxol and guaifenesin work by thinning and loosening the mucus in the airways and clearing congestion. Salbutamol makes breathing easier by relaxing the muscles of the airways, and menthol soothes the throat.
How to Use Amcof Expectorant
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. Amcof Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Amcof Expectorant
- In Symptomatic relief Bronchitis: Bronchitis leads to chest congestion and wheezing. Amcof Expectorant relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.
- In Symptomatic relief Asthma: Amcof Expectorant relaxes airway passages, clears congestion, and helps the patient breathe comfortably.
Uses of Amcof Expectorant
- Symptomatic relief Asthma
- Symptomatic relief Bronchitis
Amcof Expectorant Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Amcof Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Amcof Expectorant may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Amcof Expectorant in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amcof Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Amcof Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Amcof Expectorant during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Amcof Expectorant in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor so they can review your condition on a regular basis.
- If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.
- Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will worsen your condition.