Fycon 400mg Syrup
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Product introduction
Fycon 400mg Syrup is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Fycon 400mg Syrup is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Fycon 400mg Syrup is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Uses of Fycon Syrup
Benefits of Fycon Syrup
In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Fycon 400mg Syrup helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing 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. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Fycon Syrup
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 Fycon
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
How to use Fycon Syrup
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. Fycon 400mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Fycon 400mg Syrup with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Avoid Fycon 400mg Syrup with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fycon 400mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fycon 400mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fycon 400mg Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Fycon 400mg Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fycon 400mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fycon 400mg Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Fycon Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Fycon 400mg Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Fycon 400mg Syrup for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Methylxanthine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Fycon 400mg Syrup?
Fycon 400mg Syrup is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.
How does Fycon 400mg Syrup work?
Fycon 400mg Syrup inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Fycon 400mg Syrup relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
Is Fycon 400mg Syrup antibiotic?
Fycon 400mg Syrup is not an antibiotic. Fycon 400mg Syrup is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Is Fycon 400mg Syrup a steroid?
Fycon 400mg Syrup is not a steroid. Fycon 400mg Syrup is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What is Fycon 400mg Syrup used for?
Fycon 400mg Syrup is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
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Name: Trends Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: 11/A, Raj Industrial Complex , Military Road, Marol, Andheri(E) , Mumbai 400059
Country of origin: India
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