Emucof Expectorant

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Frank Medilink
Active Ingredient	Ammonium Chloride (138mg/5ml) + Sodium Citrate (57.03mg/5ml) + Diphenhydramine (14.08mg/5ml) + Menthol (1.14mg/5ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	636

FAQ

What if you forget to take Emucof Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of Emucof 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.

Emucof Expectorant Reviews

Emucof Expectorant 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 allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.

Emucof Expectorant 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 stomach pain, allergic reaction, thickened respiratory tract secretions, and coordination impaired. 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. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Emucof Expectorant Works

Emucof Expectorant is a combination of four medicines: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Diphenhydramine and Menthol which relieve cough.

How to Use Emucof 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. Emucof Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Emucof Expectorant

In Cough: Emucof Expectorant 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. Emucof Expectorant also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Uses of Emucof Expectorant

Cough

Emucof Expectorant Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Kidney ^UNSAFE

Emucof Expectorant is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Emucof Expectorant 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 feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Emucof Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Emucof Expectorant.

Quick Tips

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.
Emucof Expectorant is prescribed to get relief from cough.
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.
Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Inform your docotor if you have or have ever had a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.