Kuka Cough Liquid is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Multani Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It is mainly used to treat cough, rhinitis and cold diseases.
Uses and dose
Kuka Cough Liquid Indications: cough, cold, rhinitis and throat pain, suitable for diabetic patient as it is sugar free.
Dosage: 1-2 teaspoon thrice daily with warm water or as directed by the physician.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Duration
How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
Contents
Kuka Cough Liquid Ingredients:
Each 100 ml contains in%
Jamun beej – Eugenia jambolana – 20% – Used in asthma, cold, broncitis, COPD, wheezing.
Vijaysar bark – Pterocarpus marsupium – 20%
Bilva patra – Aegle marmelos – 20%
Gudmar – Gymnema silvestra – Used to treat diabetes, renal calculi, cough, snake poison and jaundice.
Karela – Mimordica charintia
Neem – Azatirachta indica – 10%
Methidana – Trigonella foenum
Shudh Shilajeet- Purified asphalatum – 5%
Side effects
Kuka Cough Liquid Side effects:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given.
Package,manufacturer and shelf life
Presentation: 100 ml
Manufactured By: Multani pharmaceutical Ltd
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
