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Introduction of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant

Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant1, Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant2, and Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant3.

Uses of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant

Benefits of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant

In Treatment of Cough with mucus

Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Ascoril Plus LS 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 LS

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Upset stomach
  • Stomach pain
  • Allergic reaction
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Tremors
  • Palpitations
  • Muscle cramp
  • Increased heart rate

How to use Ascoril Plus LS 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 LS Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ascoril Plus LS 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 LS Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant in these patients.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant
₹0.98/ml of Expectorant
Macbery LS Expectorant
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1/ml of expectorant
1% costlier
Asthakind-LS Expectorant Cola Sugar Free
Mankind Pharma Ltd
₹0.85/ml of expectorant
14% cheaper
Respicure-LS Expectorant Sugar Free
Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
₹1.01/ml of expectorant
2% costlier
Viscodyne-LS Plus Expectorant
Wockhardt Ltd
₹1.22/ml of expectorant
23% costlier
Bro-Zedex LS Kid Expectorant Raspberry
Wockhardt Ltd
₹1.79/ml of expectorant
81% costlier

Quick tips

Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant

  • Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
  • 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 Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant 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.

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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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Dry cough and little bit body pain and throught pain due to cough.
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ascoril LS 5ml 3 times for 5 days
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Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant

What is Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant?

Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol, Guaifenesin. It is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic. It thins and loosens the mucus (phlegm) which makes it easier to cough out. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator and it works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens the airways. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by decreasing the stickiness of the mucus (phlegm) and helps to remove it easily from the airways.

Is it safe to use Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant?

Yes, it is safe to use Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant in most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, allergic reaction, dizziness, headache, rash, urticaria, tremor, palpitations, muscle cramp and increased heart rate. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant?

Use of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant is considered to be harmful in patients with a history of allergy to any of the active or inactive ingredients. Levosalbutamol and beta-blockers like propranolol should not usually be taken together.

Can the use of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for sometime and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.

Can the use of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant can cause diarrhea. In case you experience diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.

What are the recommended storage conditions for Ascoril Plus LS Expectorant?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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    References

    1. European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
    2. Levalbuterol. Marlborough, Massachusetts: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 1999. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
    3. ScienceDirect. Guaifenesin. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
    4. ScienceDirect. Ambroxol. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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