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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Rocof
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Rocof uses
- Active ingredients
- Purpose
- Usage
- Warnings
- Ask a doctor before use if you have.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- When using this product
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- If pregnant or breast feeding
- Keep out of reach of children
- Directions
- Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
Rocof 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg
Purpose
Rocof Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr Antitussive (cough suppressant)
Pseudoephedrine HCl Nasal Decongestant
Usage
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), or other upper respiratory allergies:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
- nasal congestion
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Do not use
- to sedate a child or make a child sleepy
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this drug.
Ask a doctor before use if you have.
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast feeding
Ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period.
| Age | Dose |
| Adults and children over 12 years of age | 2 teaspoonsful (10 mL) every 4 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonsful (5 mL) every 4 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age | Ask your doctor |
Other Information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- tamper evident: do not use if foil seal under the cap is broken or missing
- contains less than 1 mg sodium in each 5 mL teaspoonful
Inactive Ingredients
cherry flavor, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, and sorbitol
Questions or Comments?
Serious side effects may be reported to this number, call (817) 595-5820. (8 am to 5 pm CST)
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References
- Dailymed."SUDOGEST (PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, FILM COATED [MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."ADULT WAL TUSSIN COUGH LONG ACTING (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE) SOLUTION [WALGREEN COMPANY]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."WAL-FINATE (CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) TABLET [WALGREEN COMPANY]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Rocof?Depending on the reaction of the Rocof after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Rocof not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Rocof addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Rocof, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Rocof consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Rocof drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 51-100mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 51-100mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Rocof drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 day to notice the result from using Rocof drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Rocof need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 3 days | 1 | 50.0% | |
Visitor reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology