Medication info

Cofrel Tablets (Benzproperine Phosphate)

OTC medicationOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Benproperine Phosphate›26.4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Korea Limited
Appearance
White, round film-coated tablets
Packaging
500 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets (10 tablets/blister x 10)
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200603871 · Notified 2006.01.03

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.01.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough (due to colds, bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infections, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
1) Adults: Administer 20 ~ 40 mg of benproperine orally 3 times daily. 2) The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Importer
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Korea Limited

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough (due to colds, bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infections, etc.)

  • Cough
  • cold
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • upper respiratory inflammation
  • laryngitis
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
View approved original text

Coughing is a major symptom associated with various respiratory diseases such as colds, acute and chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory inflammation (laryngitis), and pulmonary tuberculosis. This medication is used to relieve coughing symptoms associated with these conditions.

How to take

Adult dose

1) Adults: Administer 20 ~ 40 mg of benproperine orally 3 times daily. 2) The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication may cause allergic reactions, so those with hypersensitivity to this drug should not take it. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion should avoid using it. Taking this medication may occasionally result in neurological side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and fatigue, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. It may influence the gastrointestinal tract, potentially causing loss of appetite, abdominal pain, heartburn, or dry mouth. If any allergic reactions such as skin rash occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only take this medication under a doctor's instruction when absolutely necessary, as its safety is not assured. Elderly individuals may have reduced body function, so use should be careful and dosage adjusted as needed. Finally, this medication may cause anesthesia effects if chewed in the mouth, so it should be swallowed whole.

Side effects

Drowsiness

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets (10 tablets/blister x 10)

Same-ingredient medicines

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

Questions about this medicine

No questions yet.

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Related searches

Search tags

Suggested searches

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.