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Pacoff is a prescription medicine that is available as a Liquid. Other than this, Pacoff has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Pacoff depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Pacoff are Skin Rash, Epigastric Pain, Bronchospasm. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pacoff can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pacoff go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Pacoff has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pacoff related warnings talks about Pacoff's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pacoff can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pacoff in conditions like Asthma, Smoking Addiction. Other contraindications of Pacoff have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Pacoff have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Pacoff, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Pacoff 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Pacoff safe for pregnant women?
Pacoff shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Pacoff safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Pacoff may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Pacoff should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Pacoff on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Pacoff. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Pacoff on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Pacoff on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Pacoff on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Pacoff on the heart have been reported.
Pacoff 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 Pacoff unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pacoff habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pacoff.
Interaction between Food and Pacoff
There is no information on the effects of taking Pacoff with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pacoff
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pacoff.
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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
