A-Kof Tablet is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, manufactured by Ajmera Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Indore. It is used in the treatment of cough, sneezing etc.
Uses
A-Kof Tablet uses:
As per the claims made by the manufacturer, it is indicated in Ayurvedic treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, respiratory disorders, all types of cough, nasal congestion, sneezing.
Effect on dosha
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha.
Dose and duration of use
A-Kof Tablet Dose:
1 to 2 tablets three times a day, before or after food as directed by physician.
How long to take?
It can be taken for upto 1 – 2 months, based on doctor’s advice.
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.
Ingredients
A Kof Tablet Ingredients:
Each tablet contains extract of
Vasa – Malabar nut tree (whole plant) – Adhatoda vasica – 2.5 mg
Tulasi – Holy Basil – Ocimum sanctum – 1 mg
Yashti – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra – 5 mg
Vibhitaki – Belliric Myrobalan – Terminalia bellirica – 2 mg
Foeniculum vulgare – 2.5 mg
Shunti – Ginger (rhizome) – Zingiber officinalis – 1 mg
Oil of Twak – Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum – 0.0003 ml
Oil of Nilgiri – 0.0003 ml
Pudina – Mentha arvensis – 0.0002 mg
Sugar Base – quantity sufficient.
Side effects and precautions
Side effects and precautions:
This medicine is not suitable for diabetic people.
It should be taken only under strict medical supervision.
Over-dosage or taking medicine for a longer period of time, than prescribed may cause gastric irritation.
keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place.
Special care is required before prescribing this to children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
Take this medicine only till the prescribed time, in the prescribed dose only.
Shelf life, manufacturer and package
Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Contact manufacturer:
Ajmera Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, B – 9, Industrial Estate, Polo Ground, Indore – 452 015, Madhya Pradesh, India
Telephone: +(91)-(731)-2421041 Fax: +(91)-(731)-2420227
Presentation : 100 tablets
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
