Composition
Each 5ml (teaspoonful) of the Syrup and the tablet contains:
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SYRUP |
TABLET |
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Ammonium chloride |
30mg |
1mg |
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Ipecacuanha liquid extract BPC |
10ul |
2.5ml |
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Liquorice Extract |
50mg |
50mg |
| Liquorice Extract |
6.9ul |
1ul |
| Aniseed oil |
2.6ul |
1ul |
Description
Cofta is a cough expectorant mixture. The syrup is a dark brown thick and good tasting liquid while the tablet has a mottled brown colour with menthol taste.
Indications:
It gives fast relief, soothes the throat and breaks up phlegm. Cofta has expectorant actions, easing clearance of tenacious sputum by increasing bronchial secretion.
Dosage and Administration
Adult: 1 – 2 tabs to be sucked slowly four or more times daily.
Adult (12 years and above): 10 – 15ml 3 – 4 times daily
Children (1 – 12 years): 5ml 3 – 4 times daily
Warning and Precautions
Not to be taken on an empty stomach. Cofta is well tolerated when taken after food.
Side Effects
Cofta syrup and tablets are well tolerated. Side effects are rare at recommended doses.
Presentation:
Cofta is available as Tablets (100’s) and Syrup (100ml).
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