Pronunciation: DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan/gwye-FEN-e-sin/SOO-doe-e-FED-rin
Generic Name: Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine
Brand Name: Z-COF 12
Z-COF 12 Suspension is used for:
Relieving congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Z-COF 12 Suspension is a decongestant, cough suppressant, and expectorant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels, reducing swelling in the nasal passages, and loosening mucus and lung secretions in the chest, making coughs more productive. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex.
Do NOT use Z-COF 12 Suspension if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Z-COF 12 Suspension
- you have severe high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, or other severe heart problems (eg, heart blood vessel disease)
- you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Z-COF 12 Suspension:
Some medical conditions may interact with Z-COF 12 Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of glaucoma, enlarged prostate gland or other prostate problems, heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems, adrenal gland problems, an overactive thyroid, seizures, or stroke
- if you have a chronic cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung problems (eg, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or if your cough produces large amounts of mucus
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Z-COF 12 Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk Z-COF 12 Suspension's side effects
- Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased
- Bromocriptine because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Z-COF 12 Suspension
- Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Z-COF 12 Suspension
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Z-COF 12 Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Z-COF 12 Suspension:
Use Z-COF 12 Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Z-COF 12 Suspension by mouth with or without food.
- Shake well before each use.
- Take Z-COF 12 Suspension with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- Drink plenty of water while taking Z-COF 12 Suspension.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Z-COF 12 Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Z-COF 12 Suspension.
Important safety information:
- Z-COF 12 Suspension may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Z-COF 12 Suspension with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not take appetite suppressants while you are taking Z-COF 12 Suspension without checking with your doctor.
- Z-COF 12 Suspension has pseudoephedrine and dextromethorphan in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has pseudoephedrine or dextromethorphan in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Z-COF 12 Suspension for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not improve within 7 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Do not use Z-COF 12 Suspension for a cough with a lot of mucous. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.
- Z-COF 12 Suspension may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure that your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Z-COF 12 Suspension.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Z-COF 12 Suspension before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Use Z-COF 12 Suspension with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Z-COF 12 Suspension should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Z-COF 12 Suspension, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Z-COF 12 Suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if Z-COF 12 Suspension is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Z-COF 12 Suspension.
Possible side effects of Z-COF 12 Suspension:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; irritability; nausea; stomach upset; trouble sleeping.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Z-COF2 side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.
Proper storage of Z-COF 12 Suspension:
Store Z-COF 12 Suspension at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Z-COF 12 Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Z-COF 12 Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Z-COF 12 Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Z-COF 12 Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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- Z-COF 12 Side Effects (in more detail)
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- Z-COF 12 Drug Interactions
- Z-COF 12 Support Group
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