Kofgard Information

Kofgard, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Kofgard have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kofgard. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Kofgard include Skin Rash, Epigastric Pain, Bronchospasm. Some other side effects of Kofgard have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Kofgard are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Kofgard has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Kofgard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Kofgard is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Smoking Addiction are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kofgard contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Kofgard have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Kofgard, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Kofgard Benefits & Uses
Kofgard Dosage & How to Take
Kofgard Side Effects
Kofgard Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Kofgard with Other Drugs
Kofgard Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Kofgard
Kofgard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Kofgard Benefits & Uses

Kofgard is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Asthma
COPD
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Cough

Kofgard 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: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 1.25 mg Terbutaline, 4 mg bromhexine and 50 mg guaifenesin in 5 ml
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 1.25 mg Terbutaline, 4 mg bromhexine and 50 mg guaifenesin in 5 ml, below 6 years old can take 2.5 ml
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 1.25 mg Terbutaline, 4 mg bromhexine and 50 mg guaifenesin in 5 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 1.25 mg Terbutaline, 4 mg bromhexine and 50 mg guaifenesin in 5 ml

Kofgard Related Warnings

Is the use of Kofgard safe for pregnant women?

Kofgard has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Kofgard without medical advice.
Is the use of Kofgard safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Kofgard. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Kofgard on the Kidneys?

Kofgard may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Kofgard on the Liver?

Side effects of Kofgard rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Kofgard on the Heart?

Side effects of Kofgard rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Kofgard with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ephedrine

Dobutamine

Epinephrine

Selegiline

Moderate

Rasagiline

Propranolol

Atenolol

Caffeine

Kofgard Contraindications

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

Asthma
Smoking Addiction
High Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Kofgard

Is this Kofgard habit forming or addictive?

Kofgard is not addictive in nature.

Kofgard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kofgard

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Kofgard together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kofgard

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Kofgard.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Guaifenesin

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631

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

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