Cosyr (Reformulated) Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

Indications/Uses

Cough in cold, flu, TB, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pertussis, measles, pneumonia, excessive smoking, psychogenic cough.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-2 tsp. Childn ≥6 yr ½-1 tsp. To be taken tds-qds.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Asthma; MAOI therapy, lower resp tract disease; newborn or premature infant; coronary thrombosis; HTN, hyperthyroidism; closed-angle glaucoma; lactation.

Special Precautions

Impaired renal function; cardiac disease; diabetes; thyrotoxicosis; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Childn <6 yr.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances; drowsiness, dizziness, excitation; resp depression; dry mouth, tachycardia, urinary retention; erythematous nummular patches.

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Drug Interactions

Affected by debrisoquine; guanethidine, MAOIs, reserpine & methyldopa, tricyclic antidepressants.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05DA20 - combinations ; Belongs to the class of opium alkaloids and derivatives. Used as cough suppressant.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cosyr (Reformulated) syr

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's;4 L x 1's

Cosyr (Reformulated)

Manufacturer:

Amherst Laboratories

Distributor:

Unam