Xpect-LS Expectorant
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Introduction of Xpect-LS Expectorant
Xpect-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.
Xpect-LS Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Xpect-LS Expectorant1, Xpect-LS Expectorant2, and Xpect-LS Expectorant3.
Xpect-LS Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Xpect-LS Expectorant1, Xpect-LS Expectorant2, and Xpect-LS Expectorant3.
Uses of Xpect-LS Expectorant
Benefits of Xpect-LS Expectorant
In Treatment of Cough with mucus
Xpect-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. Xpect-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 Xpect-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 Xpect-LS
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Stomach pain
- Allergic reaction
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Hives
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
- Increased heart rate
How to use Xpect-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. Xpect-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 Xpect-LS Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xpect-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 Xpect-LS Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Xpect-LS Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Xpect-LS Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xpect-LS Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Xpect-LS Expectorant in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Xpect-LS Expectorant in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Xpect-LS Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xpect-LS Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Xpect-LS Expectorant in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Xpect-LS Expectorant in these patients.
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Quick tips
Xpect-LS Expectorant
- Xpect-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 Xpect-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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Xpect-LS Expectorant
Thrice A Day
79%
Once A Day
11%
Twice A Day
8%
Four Times A *
2%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Xpect-LS Expectorant for?
Cough
50%
Others
25%
Cough with mu*
25%
*Cough with mucus
FAQs
Xpect-LS Expectorant
What is Xpect-LS Expectorant?
Xpect-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 Xpect-LS Expectorant?
Yes, it is safe to use Xpect-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 Xpect-LS Expectorant?
Use of Xpect-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 Xpect-LS Expectorant cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Xpect-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 Xpect-LS Expectorant cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Xpect-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 Xpect-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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