Asphyllin LS Oral Drops

Short Description

Asphyllin LS Oral Drops comprises three active ingredients that together help treat wet cough, acute sore throat, and asthma in children.

Dosage Form

Oral Drops

Introduction

Asphyllin LS Oral Drops makes it easier for your child to cough out the mucus by increasing its water content and making it thin enough to be coughed out. Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food along with a full glass of water. If your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with food. You may require to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the infection. For maximum benefit, do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself even if your child starts to feel better and continue the medicine until the full prescribed course. Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child’s condition. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include excessive production of saliva, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, rash, tremors, and numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to your child’s doctor immediately. Narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of respiratory illness, allergy, heart-problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, sinus issues, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Asphyllin LS Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Excessive production of saliva Fatigue Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach discomfort Rash Tremors Numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Asphyllin LS Oral Drops. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Asphyllin LS Oral Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Asphyllin LS Oral Drops 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.

Asphyllin LS Oral Drops is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol, and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

Give the medicine with food along with a glass of water to avoid stomach upset in your child. Give plenty of fluids as it helps to loosen and expel the mucus. Avoid giving dairy and caffeinated products, spicy and fried food to your child as all these may irritate the airways and trigger coughing. A teaspoon of honey may also help to ease out a cough reflex. Ask your child to gargle with warm salt water as it eases the expelling of mucus. Ensure your child takes enough rest. Do not give this medicine to your child for a long term without consulting your child’s doctor. Never combine Asphyllin LS Oral Drops with other cold and flu medicines as that may increase the chances of side effects.