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Jacof, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, COPD, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Jacof have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Jacof depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Jacof include Constipation, Heartburn, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Jacof as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Jacof are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Jacof's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Jacof has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Jacof related warnings section.
Jacof can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Jacof in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Some other conditions that can be affected by Jacof are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Jacof have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Jacof, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Jacof is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Jacof safe for pregnant women?
Jacof can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Jacof safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Jacof. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Jacof on the Kidneys?
Jacof rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Jacof on the Liver?
Jacof may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Jacof on the Heart?
Side effects of Jacof rarely affect the heart.
Jacof should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Jacof unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Jacof habit forming or addictive?
Jacof does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Jacof
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Jacof and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Jacof
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Jacof with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1182-1183
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219