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Introduction of Oricof Syrup

Oricof Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.

Oricof Syrup is a combination of mucolytics, expectorants, and H1 antihistaminics (first generation) medicines.

Uses of Oricof Syrup

Benefits of Oricof Syrup

In Cough

Oricof Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Oricof Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Oricof Syrup

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 Oricof

  • Sleepiness
  • Allergic reaction

How to use Oricof Syrup

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. Oricof Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oricof Syrup.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Oricof Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oricof Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Oricof Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Oricof Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Oricof Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Oricof Syrup
₹12/Syrup
Allertuss Syrup
GO-Ish Remedies Limited
₹45/syrup
88% costlier
Allertuss Syrup
GO-Ish Remedies Limited
₹96/syrup
300% costlier
Cofton Expectorant
₹75.5/syrup
215% costlier
Sputes Syrup
Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd
₹11.92/syrup
50% cheaper
Geohist Syrup
Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹41.5/syrup
73% costlier

Quick tips

Oricof Syrup

  • Oricof Syrup helps relieve cough that is accompanied with mucus.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • 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 Oricof Syrup 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.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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