Siokof AS Tablet
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Introduction of Siokof AS Tablet
Siokof AS Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also relaxes the muscles in your airway. Together, they make breathing easier.
Siokof AS Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Siokof AS Tablet1 and Siokof AS Tablet2.
Siokof AS Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Siokof AS Tablet1 and Siokof AS Tablet2.
Uses of Siokof AS Tablet
Benefits of Siokof AS Tablet
In Treatment of Cough
Siokof AS Tablet helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move 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.
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.
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 of Siokof AS 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 Siokof AS
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Upset stomach
- Tremors
- Muscle cramp
- Allergic reaction
- Increased heart rate
How to use Siokof AS 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. Siokof AS Tablet 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 Siokof AS Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Siokof AS 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 Siokof AS Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Siokof AS Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Siokof AS Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Siokof AS Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Siokof AS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Siokof AS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Siokof AS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Siokof AS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
Siokof AS Tablet
- Siokof AS Tablet relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
- 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 Siokof AS 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
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
FAQs
Siokof AS Tablet
Q. What is Siokof AS Tablet?
Siokof AS Tablet is a combination of Ambroxol and Salbutamol / Albuterol which relieve cough. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator which widens the airways by relaxing its muscles. Together, they make breathing easier.
Q. Is it safe to use Siokof AS Tablet?
Yes, Siokof AS Tablet is safe to you in most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted side effects like tremor, headache, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), palpitations, dizziness, nervousness, muscle cramp, increased heart rate. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any problem due to the medication.
Q. Can Siokof AS Tablet cause headaches and shakiness?
Yes, you may experience headache and shakiness with the use of Siokof AS Tablet. Siokof AS Tablet is a combination of ambroxol and salbutamol. Salbutamol may cause these side effects. For headaches, drink plenty of water, get sufficient rest and avoid alcohol. Usually headaches go away after a week. If they persist for a long time, contact your doctor. Feeling shaky is a common side effect of Siokof AS Tablet and goes away after sometime.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Siokof AS Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in. The pack should be 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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