Kuf Rid Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.

Kuf Rid Expectorant is a combination of expectorants, mucolytics, short acting β2-agonists, and menthol.

Uses of Kuf Rid Expectorant

Treatment of Cough

Benefits of Kuf Rid Expectorant

In Treatment of Cough

A cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air that helps clear any mucus or irritant in the throat or airways. If it happens more frequently, due to an underlying disease or an allergy, it can be bothersome. Kuf Rid Expectorant helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily.

This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Kuf Rid Expectorant

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 Kuf Rid

Nausea
Indigestion
Bloating
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Dizziness
Headache
Sweating
Skin rash
Hives
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Palpitations

How to use Kuf Rid Expectorant

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Kuf Rid Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kuf Rid Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kuf Rid Expectorant 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 Kuf Rid Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Kuf Rid Expectorant alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kuf Rid Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kuf Rid Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kuf Rid Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kuf Rid Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Kuf Rid Expectorant

₹0.66/ml of Expectorant

Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant

Wockhardt Ltd

₹1.2/ml of expectorant

83% costlier

Terpect Expectorant

Themis Medicare Ltd

₹0.83/ml of expectorant

27% costlier

Xenocof A Expectorant

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹0.48/ml of expectorant

27% cheaper

Sardilop 4mg/50mg/2.5mg/1.25mg Expectorant

Dial Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹0.6/ml of expectorant

9% cheaper

Brutaline Expectorant

Skama Biotech

₹0.38/ml of expectorant

42% cheaper

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Quick tips

Kuf Rid Expectorant

Kuf Rid Expectorant relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Kuf Rid Expectorant and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

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Patient concerns

Cold and kuf problem in last 10 days cinarest syp and azithral syp cantinu 1 last 5 days but any no rilif

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary.

What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

Cold and nasal block from 2 to 3 days and now followed by dry cough. Whereas the clod and nasal block has reduced. Cough will be heavy in closed room under A/c but no cough while walking / jogging / climbing stairs. What to do ? Shall I use Ambrolite D ?

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Don't use it, it may be infective cough. Ambrolyte D will suppress your cough and it will accumulate in chest. This is good in dry cough

FAQs

Kuf Rid Expectorant

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Kuf Rid Expectorant?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can I take Kuf Rid Expectorant along with other medicines?

Inform your doctor about the medicines you might be taking before using Kuf Rid Expectorant. Let your doctor know if you have any other medical condition.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Kuf Rid Expectorant be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

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