Ascoril LS Oral Drops

Ascoril LS Drops are commonly used to soothe coughs that produce mucus. They work by thinning and loosening the mucus in your child’s airways, making it easier for them to cough it up. This can improve breathing and reduce the frequency and severity of coughing, helping your child feel more comfortable.

In addition to treating mucus-producing coughs, Ascoril LS Drops may also alleviate some allergy-related symptoms. These include a runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and throat irritation. By helping to clear the airways and reduce discomfort, the medicine supports a quicker recovery and better sleep, especially during colds or mild respiratory infections.

The drops contain three main ingredients: ambroxol, guaifenesin, and levosalbutamol. These work together to break down mucus, make coughing more effective, and relax the airways. This combination helps ensure your child can breathe more easily and find relief from chest congestion.

It's important to administer this medicine exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the treatment early, even if your child seems to be improving. Stopping too soon may cause the symptoms to return or worsen.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubts or if your child experiences any unusual symptoms while using the drops. According to the advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children under two years of age. These medications are generally not recommended for children under five years old.

For children above that age, any use should be based on careful clinical evaluation and close supervision.

Dosage

Overdose

An overdose of Ascoril LS drops can lead to symptoms of an overdose like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, increased heart rate or fits, stomach pain and drowsiness. If your child experiences any of the symptoms or think you have given too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of Ascoril LS drops may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you have missed taking a dose of this medicine, give it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not give a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ascoril LS Drops is a medication that combines three active ingredients: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol, and Guaifenesin. These ingredients work together to alleviate coughs that produce mucus. Ambroxol acts as a mucolytic, helping to expel the mucus, making it easier to expel. Levosalbutamol relaxes the muscles in the airways, allowing them to widen. Guaifenesin is an expectorant, reducing the viscosity of mucus and aiding in its removal from the respiratory tract. The combined action of these ingredients facilitates easier breathing.

Directions for Use

• Give the drops by mouth, with or without food, and ensure your child drinks a full glass of water. If your child experiences an upset stomach, consider giving the medicine with food. Follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor.
• Always shake the bottle well before use and do not administer the drops directly from the bottle. Use a dropper for precise measurements and be sure to read the instructions on the bottle before using the medication.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child has a history of severe allergic reactions.
• Your child has any liver, kidney problems or stomach ulcers.
• Your child has a history of asthma, fits or overactive thyroid gland.
• Your child develops a low level of potassium in your blood.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to ambroxol, guaifenesin, levosalbutamol or any of the ingredients of Ascoril LS drops.
• If your child is suffering from stomach ulcers.
• If your child is suffering from allergic reactions like rashes and the urge to scratch.
• If your child is suffering from bronchospasm and swelling in the throat.

Side effects

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Sweating
• Muscle cramps

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can affect the way the Ascoril LS drops works or the Ascoril LS drops themselves can affect the action of certain medicines when taken together.
• Medicines used to treat high blood pressure like atenolol can worsen the condition.
• Water pills should not be taken along with this medicine.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently giving or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Especially, if you are giving medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for brain-related disorders.

Interactions with food items

It is advisable to avoid consuming large quantities of citrus fruits or juices (like orange, grapefruit, and lemon) as they may interfere with the absorption of the medication.

Storage and disposal

• Store it below 30°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• You should not flush this medicine in the toilet or pour them into the drain. You need to properly discard this medicine when it is expired or no longer needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Ascoril LS drops be used as a painkiller also?

No, Ascoril LS drops is not a painkiller medicine. Ascoril LS drops is used to relieve symptoms of asthmatic attacks and should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. You should not give this medicine on your own to your child as a painkiller or for any other condition, without consulting your child's doctor.

Is Ascoril LS drops addictive?

No, Ascoril LS drops is not addictive, but it is advised not to give this medicine to anyone else without consulting a doctor.

Can I stop giving the Ascoril LS drops if my child's symptoms subside?

No, do not stop taking the Ascoril LS drops on your own, even if you feel the symptoms subside and your child feels better. If the doctor considers it necessary, then he/ she may decrease the dose of the medicine gradually before stopping it.

Can Ascoril LS Drops be used for a dry cough?

No, Ascoril LS Drops are not suitable for a dry cough. This medicine is meant for wet or productive coughs, where mucus is present. Using it for a dry cough may not be effective and could lead to unnecessary side effects.

Can I give Ascoril LS Drops with food or milk?

Yes, Ascoril LS Drops can be given with or without food. If your child has a sensitive stomach, offering them food or milk may help alleviate any potential stomach upset.

Can I take other cough medicines in addition to Ascoril LS Drops?

No, do not take any other cough or cold medications with Ascoril LS Drops unless advised to do so by your doctor. Combining medicines without guidance can cause unwanted side effects or reduce the effectiveness of treatment.