Fixcof LA Syrup

Description

Fixcof LA Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out. Fixcof LA Syrup 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, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, headache, and rash. 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. 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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Introduction

In Cough with mucus Fixcof LA Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Fixcof LA Syrup usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. To ease the symptoms of common cold, drink lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water.

Benefits

Fixcof LA Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Cetirizine and Guaifenesin which relieve cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.

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. Fixcof LA Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Fixcof LA Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Fixcof LA Syrup 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. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Fixcof LA Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Fixcof LA Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CAUTION - Fixcof LA Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fixcof LA Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Fixcof LA Syrup in these patients. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fixcof LA Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fixcof LA Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.