cozin forte 4 mg/30 mg tablet
What is cozin forte 4 mg/30 mg tablet used for?
Ascoril C Syrup (Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Codeine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate (4mg) + Codeine (30mg), which Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist; Codeine: mu-opioid receptor agonist. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Codeine
- Manufacturer: Somatico Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cozin forte 4 mg/30 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Codeine |
| Brand Name | Ascoril C Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Somatico Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antitussive and Antihistamine Combination |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist; Codeine: mu-opioid receptor agonist
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cozin forte 4 mg/30 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cozin forte 4 mg/30 mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Constipation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Respiratory depression
- Hypotension
- Seizures
- Serotonin syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Allergic dermatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome |
| CNS depressants | Major | Additive sedation and respiratory depression |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased sedation and respiratory depression |
| Opioid analgesics | Major | Additive opioid effects |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Increased anticholinergic side effects |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Enhanced hypotensive effect |
| CYP2D6 inhibitors | Moderate | Reduced codeine efficacy or toxicity |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Increased chlorpheniramine levels |
| Ritonavir | Minor | Increased codeine levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- Opioid analgesics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Antihypertensives
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ritonavir
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase codeine levels
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Enhanced CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, respiratory depression, asthma, MAOI use, children <12 years (codeine risk)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Respiratory rate, sedation level, cough frequency, allergic reactions
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; codeine excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care, naloxone for codeine overdose, antihistamine toxicity management
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.