Medication info

Champcof Liquid

OTC medicationSolution경구
Ingredient · strength
Tipepidine Citrate›50mg / 100mLDL-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride›62.5mg / 100mLGuaifenesin›250mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
동아제약(주)
Appearance
A light yellow transparent liquid with a grape flavor
Packaging
5mL/box x 10
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201804368 · Notified 2018.11.02

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough and phlegm
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults aged 15 years and older: Take 20 mL per dose, 5-6 times a day at approximately 4-hour intervals.
Child dose
Ages 11 to under 15 years: 1 dose of 13 mL Ages 8 to under 11 years: 1 dose of 10 mL Ages 5 to under 8 years: 1 dose of 6.5 mL Ages 3 to under 5 years

Ingredients

Manufacturer
동아제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough and phlegm

  • Cough
  • phlegm
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This medication is used for the relief of respiratory symptoms such as cough and phlegm.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults aged 15 years and older: Take 20 mL per dose, 5-6 times a day at approximately 4-hour intervals.

Child dose

Ages 11 to under 15 years: 1 dose of 13 mL Ages 8 to under 11 years: 1 dose of 10 mL Ages 5 to under 8 years: 1 dose of 6.5 mL Ages 3 to under 5 years

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to infants under 3 months of age. Individuals who have had allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to this medication or any of its components should avoid taking it. People who are currently taking or have discontinued MAO inhibitors (such as antidepressants or antipsychotic medications) within the last 2 weeks should not use this medication. It is safe to avoid taking this medication in conjunction with other cough medicines, cold medicines, antihistamines, and sedatives. Individuals with allergic tendencies or those who have previously experienced allergic symptoms such as fever, rash, or itching due to medication should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. People with liver, kidney, heart, thyroid diseases, diabetes, or hypertension, as well as the elderly, those who are frail, or those with a high fever should consult a specialist before taking this medication. Pregnant women, those who may become pregnant, or nursing mothers should consult healthcare providers before taking this medication. Smokers or individuals with respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or prolonged cough with excessive phlegm should consult a specialist before using this medication. If symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, anxiety, tremors, or insomnia occur during use, immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms do not improve after 5-6 doses, stop using the product and consult healthcare professionals. This medication should not be given to children under 2 years of age, and if necessary, a doctor's consultation is mandatory. Dosage and administration must be strictly adhered to, and when given to children, should be supervised directly by an adult. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Store in a place out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. To maintain quality, it is safest not to transfer to another container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • redness (hyperemia)
  • itching
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • dizziness
  • anxiety
  • trembling
  • insomnia

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with MAO inhibitors (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anti-Parkinson medications, etc.), other cough expectorants, cold medications, oral antihistamines (oral medications for rhinitis, motion sickness, allergy medications), or sedatives.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

Storage

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

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A light yellow transparent liquid with a grape flavor

Package unit

5mL/box x 10

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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

  • QHow often should I give my child cough medicine?

    It is directed to take this medication 5 to 6 times a day at approximately 4-hour intervals. The dose varies by age and should not be administered to children under 2 years of age, so please confirm the appropriate amount with a pharmacist according to your child's age.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

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

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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