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.

Uses of Mericof Tablet

Dry cough

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

₹0.36/Tablet

Alkof Cofgel Tablet

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₹1.4/tablet

289% costlier

Coughrest Tablet

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₹0.49/tablet

36% costlier

Cofcad DL Tablet

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₹0.33/tablet

8% cheaper

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.

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Patient concerns

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.

i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough

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Mericof Tablet

Introduction of Mericof Tablet

Uses of Mericof Tablet

Benefits of Mericof Tablet

In Dry cough

Side effects of Mericof Tablet

Common side effects of Mericof

How to use Mericof Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

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