Benacof

Benacof is a brand of over-the-counter (OTC) medications developed and manufactured by Taj Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of cold, cough, and allergy symptoms. The product line includes several distinct formulations: a single-ingredient diphenhydramine capsule for allergies and sleep; a multi-ingredient tablet containing caffeine, cetirizine, nimesulide, paracetamol, and phenylephrine; "Benacof Cold" tablets containing cetirizine, paracetamol, and phenylephrine; and a cough syrup containing chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan. These formulations utilize small molecule active ingredients that act as antihistamines (H1 receptor antagonists), analgesics/antipyretics (COX inhibitors), decongestants (alpha-adrenergic agonists), and antitussives (NMDA receptor antagonists). The products are primarily marketed in India for domestic use.

Brand names

BenacofBenacof Cold