Cocofeddy Syrup (Dexibuprofen)

Adult dose

Specific dosing instructions for adults are not provided.

Child dose

For children over 6 months, 0.4-0.6mL/kg (5-7mg/kg as dexibuprofen) is administered at intervals of 4-6 hours as needed, not exceeding 4 doses (28mg/kg) in one day.

This drug can cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than 3 drinks a day, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. This drug may affect the cardiovascular system, so individuals with a risk of heart disease or stroke should be particularly cautious, and cardiovascular symptoms should be closely monitored during treatment. Serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforation may occur, so individuals with gastrointestinal diseases or elderly patients should use it with caution. It is safest for individuals with a history of peptic ulcers, severe liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart failure, hypertension, or asthma not to take this drug. Patients with existing conditions such as blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, hypertension, elderly patients, children, or those with autoimmune diseases should exercise extra caution when using this drug. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, difficulty breathing, or drops in blood pressure may occur during the course of treatment, so if symptoms appear, the medication should be stopped immediately, and healthcare professionals should be consulted. Interactions may occur if taken with other anti-inflammatory analgesics, blood pressure medications, anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, etc., so it is crucial to inform healthcare professionals about all medications being taken. This drug can be harmful to the fetus, especially in late pregnancy, so pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should avoid taking it. If breastfeeding, as this drug can be transmitted through breast milk and affect the baby, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding or discontinue the drug. Children or elderly patients may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, so it should be taken cautiously at the minimum effective dose, and any unusual reactions should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. If this medication is taken for a long period, it is important to undergo regular blood tests and liver/kidney function tests to check for any abnormalities. In the case of overdose, prompt treatment to empty the stomach is necessary, so one should visit a medical institution immediately. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is important not to transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme general weakness, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, unusually low urine output

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• discomfort in the stomach
• thirst
• stomatitis
• abdominal bloating
• constipation

Drug interactions

This drug should not be used with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, or high doses of methotrexate. Consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is required when using glucocorticoids, digoxin, phenytoin, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, combinations of sulfonylureas, diuretics with antihypertensive agents, ACE inhibitors, furosemide, lithium, low doses of methotrexate, or coumarin anticoagulants (such as warfarin).

Food interactions

Caution is advised when using this drug with alcohol.

This drug is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a closed container that blocks light. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A syrup with a grape flavor, clear to off-white, in an opaque white bottle.

Package unit

500mL (bottle)