Mericof Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction of Mericof Tablet
Mericof Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling (in eyes, nose, throat), and congestion in the nose. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Mericof Tablet is a combination of cough suppressant, H1 antihistaminic, expectorant, and mucolytic medicines.
Mericof Tablet is a combination of cough suppressant, H1 antihistaminic, expectorant, and mucolytic medicines.
Uses of Mericof Tablet
Benefits of Mericof Tablet
In Dry cough
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Mericof Tablet suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Mericof Tablet, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Mericof Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mericof
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Hives
- Sweating
- Sleepiness
How to use Mericof Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mericof Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Mericof Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mericof Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mericof Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Mericof Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mericof Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mericof Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Mericof Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Mericof Tablet
₹0.71/Tablet
Alkof Cofgel Tablet
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Cofcad DL Tablet
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Quick tips
Mericof Tablet
- Mericof Tablet is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
- Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
- Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
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