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Cozymin DX Syrup

Manufactured byUNIMARCK HEALTHCARE LTD
ContainsChlorpheniramine (2 mg/5 ml) + Dextromethorphan (15 mg/5 ml) + Phenylephrine (5 mg/5 ml)
Description
Cozymin DX Syrup is a oral preparation used in treating upper respiratory tract infections. It mainly helps in relieving cold and cough symptoms such as nasal and sinus congestion, dry cough, runny and itchy nose, headache, watery eyes, etc., associated with/without fever. However, do not give this syrup to children below 2 years of age. Cozymin DX Syrup may cause certain side effects like headache, diarrhoea, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, etc. Do not use Cozymin DX Syrup if the patient is previously allergic to it. Complete the entire treatment course for the best results even if symptoms subside. This medicine is not safe for use in pregnant women due to the fetal side effects. Hence tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Take Cozymin DX Syrup with or without food. It's better to take this medicine at the same time daily for ease of remembering. Patients with kidney, heart, diabetes and liver disease should maintain caution while taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cozymin DX Syrup

  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Dry mouth
  • Visual disturbances
  • Sleeplessness
  • Increase in the blood pressure
  • Difficult or painful urination

Uses of Cozymin DX Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Cough
  • Nasal congestion
  • Common Cold
  • Allergic Rhinitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Cozymin DX Syrup can be observed within 30 minutes of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Cozymin DX Syrup remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking Cozymin DX Syrup since it may cause sleepiness or drowsiness.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Cozymin DX Syrup may rarely become habit forming if it is not taken as directed by the doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Cozymin DX Syrup is not safe to use in pregnant women. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Cozymin DX Syrup is not safe to use in nursing mothers as it may harm baby. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

Some individuals may have severe allergic reactions to Cozymin DX Syrup. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc. Avoid taking this medicine if you are previously allergic to it.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition seen in males, the prostate (the gland that produces fluid containing sperm) enlarged mainly due to ageing. You may face difficulty in passing urine or have frequent urges to go for urination. Cozymin DX Syrup is not recommended for use in such patients. It contains a medicine named Chlorpheniramine, which can cause urine retention. Hence, taking this syrup with a prostate problem may worsen the condition.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) are medicines used in the treatment of depression. Use of Cozymin DX Syrup is not recommended if the patient has taken MAO inhibitors like selegiline or rasagiline within the last 14 days. This combination may increase the risk of severe adverse effects like drowsiness and blurred vision. The reaction of these medicines may also lead to other serious side effects which may be life-threatening,
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Cozymin DX Syrup is not safe to use in pregnant women. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

Cozymin DX Syrup is not safe to use in nursing mothers as it may harm baby. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Smoking

Cozymin DX Syrup is not recommended to use if you have a cough, related to smoking.

Over the counter medicines

Do not take Cozymin DX Syrup if you are taking any other OTC medicines without consulting your doctor. inform your doctor about all the medicines you are using before consuming this medicine.

Epilepsy

Caution is advised while using Cozymin DX Syrup in patients with epilepsy since it increases the risk of seizures.

Liver and/or kidney impairment

Caution is advised while using Cozymin DX Syrup in patients with liver/kidney disease due to an increase in the risk of adverse effects in these patients.

Driving or operating machinery

Cozymin DX Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Use in children

Cozymin DX Syrup should be used with caution in children and only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of Cozymin DX Syrup. If it's time for the next dose, do not double the dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose of Cozymin DX Syrup.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking Cozymin DX Syrup since it may cause sleepiness or drowsiness.
Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Metoclopramide

Ondansetron

Antidiabetic drugs

Anxiolytics

MAO inhibitors

Disease interactions

Psychiatric Conditions

Cozymin DX Syrup may cause worsening effects like confusion and hallucinations in psychiatric patients. Hence caution should be maintained.

Gastrointestinal blockage

Avoid using Cozymin DX Syrup in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Glaucoma

Do not recommend Cozymin DX Syrup for use in patients suffering from glaucoma (abnormally high pressure in your eye due to the damage of optic nerve), since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Asthma

Avoid using Cozymin DX Syrup in patients with asthma since it may increase the risk of further lung problems like respiratory tract blockage.

Cardiovascular disease

Cozymin DX Syrup should be used with caution in patients with a known history of cardiovascular diseases due to serious adverse effects like an abnormal rise in blood pressure.

Diabetes

Diabetic patients should be more cautious while using Cozymin DX Syrup due to the increased risk of high blood sugars. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Administer Cozymin DX Syrup as directed by your physician. Do not take more than the prescribed dose or do not share this medication with other people. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Tell your doctor about your heart and kidney-related conditions if any, before taking it.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Phenylephrine acts by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages and makes it easier to breathe. Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of certain substances produced in the body which induce allergic reactions. Dextromethorphan suppresses cough by decreasing cough centre activity in the brain
Legal Status

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nasal Decongestant

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Jul 2021

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