Ascoril Expectorant Not available

Indication

Ascoril Expectorant is a combination syrup used to relieve symptoms of productive cough, bronchospasm, and chest congestion in conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and other respiratory tract infections. Bromhexine is a mucolytic; guaifenesin is an expectorant; terbutaline is a bronchodilator.

Ingredients

• Bromhexine
• Guaifenesin
• Terbutaline

Direction

Adults: 10 ml three times daily. Children 6–12 years: 5 ml three times daily. Children 2–6 years: 2.5 ml three times daily. Or as directed by a physician. Shake well before use. Take after meals.

Side effects

• Tremor
• palpitations
• tachycardia — common (terbutaline effect).
• Nausea
• gastrointestinal discomfort — common.
• Headache
• dizziness — uncommon.
• Hypokalaemia with high doses of terbutaline — uncommon.
• Allergic reactions — rare.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to any active ingredient.
• Use with caution in patients with heart disease
• hypertension
• hyperthyroidism
• or diabetes (due to terbutaline).
• Terbutaline may cause tremor and palpitations.
• Do not use with other beta
• agonists without medical advice.
• Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Use with caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
• Keep out of reach of children.