Cosome-E Syp 120ml

Description

Cosome-E Syp 120ml

Cosome-E Syp 120ml  an H1-blocking antihistamine, relieves histamine-induced allergic edema of respiratory mucosa. Codeine phosphate, by its action on the cough center in the medulla, helps reduce excessive frequency and intensity of cough bouts, which allows the patient to rest or sleep.

Legally, Corex can only be obtained by a physician’s prescription, but studies show that more than 90% of the product is sold without one.

Corex is not generally a fatal drug substitute, unless taken in extremely high quantities. However, many side effects are common. Corex is known to cause short term memory loss, sleeplessness, tremors and spasms. Muscular pains and dehydration are other common side-effects.

Long term abuse leads to serious kidney damage or constipation. Corex has a high sugar content, and may be unsuitable for acute diabetic patients.

Corex is a cough syrup sold by Pfizer Inc.. It is available in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and a few other South Asian countries. Corex is a prescribed medicine.

Its active ingredients are chlorpheniramine maleate and codeine phosphate.

 

Uses

It is used for parkinsonism (a group of disorders causing difficulty in movement such as tremors, stiffness, slow movements) such as those seen with Parkinson’s disease.

Side Effects

Patients prescribed with this medication may experience cardiac (heart), CNS(brain) disturbances, GI upset, anorexia, BP change, psychiatric disorders, dystonia (uncontrolled muscle contraction), anemia, alopecia(hair loss), skin reactions, peripheral edema(puffiness), dry mouth, dyspnea(difficulty in breathing), aspiration pneumonia (entry of food or fluid into the lung causing pneumonia), urinary retention and incontinence(difficulty in urinating and holding it in), neck pain, vitB6/B12 deficiency.

When Not To Use