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Cofsils indications
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Indicated for the relief of minor mouth and throat infections. Cofsils Original is also indicated for relief of coughs due to colds and allergies.
Cofsils description
Each Cofsils lozenge contains dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2 mg and Amylmetacresol (Cofsils) 600 mcg.
Regular: Red circular lozenge with aniseed odor and with a characteristic acid taste.
Honey and Lemon: Yellow circular lozenge with a taste of honey and lemon.
Orange: Orange circular lozenge with a characteristic orange flavor.
Menthol: Blue circular lozenge with a characteristic taste.
Herbal Mint: Brown circular lozenge with a characteristic taste.
Cofsils dosage
Cofsils Children 6+ Lozenges are suitable for children over 6 years old. Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours. Do not take more than 12 lozenges per day. If symptoms persist, consult the doctor.
Cofsils interactions
These lozenges may interfere with the action of sulphonamides.
Cofsils side effects
May occasionally cause allergic reactions. Taste perversion and burning sensation of the throat have been reported.
Cofsils contraindications
Allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Cofsils Dual Action.
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Active ingredient matches for Cofsils:
Amylmetacresol/Benzyl Alcohol in Singapore.
24-dichlorobenzyl alcohol/amylmetacresol/Benzyl Alcohol in Singapore.
Amylmetacresol/Dichlorobenzy Alcohol
Amylmetacresol/Dichlorobenzyl alcohol in India.
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Cofsils / Orange 25 x 8's | |
List of Cofsils substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Cepacol Sensations Ginger Flavour (Canada) | |
| Coldact Lorpils (Russia) | |
| Tablet, Orally Disintegrating; Oral; Amylmetacresol 0.78 mg; Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol 1.56 mg (Ranbaxy) | |
| Coldact Lorpils Lemon | |
| Tablet, Orally Disintegrating; Oral; Amylmetacresol 0.78 mg; Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol 1.56 mg | |
| Coldact Lorpils Orange | |
| Tablet, Orally Disintegrating; Oral; Amylmetacresol 0.78 mg; Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol 1.56 mg | |
| Coldangin (Austria, Latvia) | |
| Pastilles; Oral; Amylmetacresol; Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol (Sigmapharm) | |
| Diklorobensylalkohol/Amylmetakresol ABECE (Sweden) | |
| Dobendan Cool (Germany) | |
| Dobendan Strepsils Cool (Germany) | |
| Dobendan Strepsils Junior (Germany) | |
| Dobendan Strepsils Synergie (Germany) | |
| Dobendan Strepsils Warm (Germany) | |
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| Dobendan Strepsils Zwei in Eins (Germany) | |
| Dobendan synergie (Germany) | |
| Dobensana (Germany) | |
| Dobensana Junior (Germany) | |
| Halzin (Sweden) | |
| Hexoral Classic (Russian Federation) | |
| Kruidvat Amylmetacresol Plus Dichloorbenzylalcohol (Netherlands) | |
| Liv-Angin (Georgia) | |
| Mentocaína Mel e Limão (Portugal) | |
| Neo-Angin (Austria, Switzerland) | |
| Tablet, Orally Disintegrating; Oral; Amylmetacresol 0.6 mg; Anise Oil; Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol 1.2 mg; Menthol 5.9 mg; Peppermint Oil (Divapharma) | |
| Posirex (Finland) | |
| Robitussin Medicated Lozenges (Singapore) | |
| Robitussin Medicated Lozenges / honey lemon 6's (Consumer Healthcare) | $ 1.35 |
| Robitussin Medicated Lozenges / honey tangerine 6's (Consumer Healthcare) | $ 1.35 |
| Robitussin Medicated Lozenges / menthol eucalyptus 6's (Consumer Healthcare) | $ 1.35 |
| Robitussin Medicated Lozenges 24's (Consumer Healthcare) | $ 3.90 |
| Robitussin Medicated Lozenges / menthol eucalyptus/honey lemon/honey tangerine 24's (Consumer Healthcare) | $ 3.65 |
| Robitussin Medicated Lozenges / menthol eucalyptus/honey lemon/honey tangerine 6's (Consumer Healthcare) | $ 1.25 |
| RXT Amylmetacresol - dichloorbenzylalcohol (Netherlands) | |
| Speril | |
| Strepsils (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia (Hrvatska), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom) | |
| Pastilles; Oral; Amylmetacresol 0.6 mg; Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol 1.2 mg (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Strepsils 24 x 6's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Strepsils / Extra Strong 24's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Strepsils / Lemon & Herb Sugar Free 24's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Strepsils / Vit C 24's (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 2.18 |
| Strepsils / Regular 24's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Strepsils / Cool 24's (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 2.18 |
| Strepsils / Honey & Lemon 24's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Strepsils / Cool 3's (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 0.33 |
| Strepsils / Honey lemon 3's (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 0.33 |
| Strepsils / Orange 3's (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 0.33 |
| Strepsils / Original 3's (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 0.33 |
See 157 substitutes for Cofsils | |
References
- DailyMed. "BENZYL ALCOHOL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "benzyl alcohol". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "benzyl alcohol". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06770 (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Cofsils are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Cofsils. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported useful
Was the Cofsils drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
3 consumers reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Cofsils drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 2 | 66.7% | |
| Expensive | 1 | 33.3% | |
6 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Cofsils before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes > 3 month and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Cofsils. To get the time effectiveness of using Cofsils drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 3 month | 2 | 33.3% | |
| 1 day | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 3 days | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 1 week | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 1 month | 1 | 16.7% | |
108 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 29 | 26.9% | |
| 6-15 | 28 | 25.9% | |
| 16-29 | 28 | 25.9% | |
| 30-45 | 16 | 14.8% | |
| > 60 | 3 | 2.8% | |
| 46-60 | 2 | 1.9% | |
| < 1 | 2 | 1.9% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
