Ascoril Plus Expectorant
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Overview
Product introduction
Ascoril Plus Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.
Ascoril Plus Expectorant is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, indigestion, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, sweating, skin rash, tremors, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Benefits
Uses of Ascoril Plus Expectorant
Benefits of Ascoril Plus Expectorant
In Treatment of Cough
A cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air that helps clear any mucus or irritant in the throat or airways. If it happens more frequently, due to an underlying disease or an allergy, it can be bothersome. Ascoril Plus Expectorant helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily.
This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Side Effects
Side effects of Ascoril Plus Expectorant
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ascoril Plus
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Bloating
- Tremors
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Upper abdominal pain
Safety Advice
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ascoril Plus Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ascoril Plus Expectorant may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ascoril Plus Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ascoril Plus Expectorant alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ascoril Plus Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ascoril Plus Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ascoril Plus Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ascoril Plus Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
How to use
How to use Ascoril Plus Expectorant
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Ascoril Plus Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ascoril Plus Expectorant works
Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator which relaxes the muscles in the airways and widens the airways.Together, they make breathing easier.
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