Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient Guaifenesin (100mg) + Bromhexine (8mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.2
User Reviews733

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Kuftive Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg, 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.
Answer

Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg Tablet Reviews

Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling (in eyes, nose, throat), and congestion in the nose. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.

Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg 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, stomach pain, indigestion, upset stomach, vomiting, bloating, headache, rash, and sweating. 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 dizziness and 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 dizziness worse.

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. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

How Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg Tablet Works

Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg is a combination of four medicines:.

How to Use Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg Tablet

  • 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. Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Uses of Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg Tablet

  • Dry cough

Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg 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.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  UNSAFE
Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Driving  UNSAFE
Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

  • Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
  • Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
  • Kuftive 100mg/8mg/2mg/10mg is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Dextromethorphan and Chlorpheniramine Tablets.
  2. Drugs.com. Guaifenesin.
  3. ScienceDirect. Bromhexine.

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