Gkuf D Benefits & Uses

Gkuf D is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Common Cold
Blocked Nose
Cough
Dry Cough (Read More - Home remedies for dry cough)

Other Benefits

Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Runny Nose (Read More - How to Clear Nasal Congestion)

Gkuf D Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan, below 6 years old should take 2.5 ml
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan

Gkuf D Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gkuf D is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Restless (tossing and turning) sleep
Dyspepsia
Drowsiness
Nervousness
Fatigue
Dry Mouth
Blurred vision

Gkuf D Related Warnings

Is the use of Gkuf D safe for pregnant women?

Gkuf D can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gkuf D right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gkuf D safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Gkuf D as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Gkuf D on the Kidneys?

Gkuf D has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gkuf D on the Liver?

Gkuf D has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gkuf D on the Heart?

Side effects of Gkuf D rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Gkuf D with Other Drugs

Gkuf D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Gkuf D Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gkuf D unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gkuf D

Is this Gkuf D habit forming or addictive?

Gkuf D is not addictive in nature.

Gkuf D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gkuf D

It is safe to take Gkuf D with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gkuf D

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gkuf D with alcohol.