Ascodex Plus Tablet
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Introduction of Ascodex Plus Tablet
Ascodex Plus Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.
Ascodex Plus Tablet is a combination of mucolytics, expectorants, and H1 antihistaminics (first generation) medicines.
Ascodex Plus Tablet is a combination of mucolytics, expectorants, and H1 antihistaminics (first generation) medicines.
Uses of Ascodex Plus Tablet
Benefits of Ascodex Plus Tablet
In Cough
Ascodex Plus Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Ascodex Plus Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Ascodex Plus Tablet
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 Ascodex Plus
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired coordination
- Rash
- Hives
- Thickened respiratory tract secretions
How to use Ascodex Plus Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ascodex Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ascodex Plus Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ascodex Plus Tablet 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 Ascodex Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ascodex Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ascodex Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ascodex Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Ascodex Plus Tablet in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Ascodex Plus Tablet in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Ascodex Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ascodex Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Ascodex Plus Tablet in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Ascodex Plus Tablet in these patients.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Ascodex Plus Tablet
- Ascodex Plus Tablet helps relieve cough that is accompanied with mucus.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
- Stop taking Ascodex Plus Tablet and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
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