Ascoril LS Junior Expectorant

Ascoril LS Junior syrup is a pediatric medicine used to treat productive cough associated with lower respiratory tract infections (acute bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis) and chronic lung diseases (chronic bronchitis and asthma) in children. It contains ambroxol, guaifenesin, and levosalbutamol as the active ingredients. Ascoril LS Junior syrup needs to be given as directed by the doctor.

You should not stop giving Ascoril LS to your child on your own, even if your child feels better after taking it for a few days. Use the measuring cup provided and the bottle to take the exact dose as your doctor prescribes. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Before starting the treatment with Ascoril LS, inform your doctor about the medication history of your child. When treating a cough, it's important to identify and address the underlying cause, such as a specific infection. Caution should be exercised when giving Ascoril LS Junior syrup to children with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled juvenile diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, seizures, or in patients who are unusually sensitive to sympathomimetic amines.

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

• Overdose of Ascoril LS Junior syrup can lead to serious heart and kidney-related problems. Symptoms of overdose are 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 taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of Ascoril LS Junior syrup may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you missed to give a dose of this medicine, give it as soon as you remember to your child. 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 Junior syrup acts by thinning, liquefying and loosening the mucus that is blocking the airways so that it can be coughed out easily. It also relaxes the airways and makes breathing easier.

Directions for Use

• Give Ascoril LS syrup as instructed by your doctor.
• Shake it well before use and read the instructions on the bottle.
• Use a measuring cup, dropper or spoon for exact quantities, do not take it directly from the bottle.
• Do not stop giving this medicine on your own.

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.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to ambroxol, guaiphenesin, levosalbutamol or any other ingredients of the Ascoril LS Junior Syrup.
• 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 (Phyranx).

Side effects

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Chest pain
• Fast heart rate
• Itching
• Infection of airway & lungs

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Ascoril LS Junior syrup along with medicines used for the treatment of brain disorders like Clomipramine can worsen heart-related problems.
• Medicine used to treat high blood pressure like Atenolol can worsen the condition when taken along with this syrup.
• Water pills should not be taken along with this syrup. Potassium levels should be monitored regularly.
• Other bronchodilators (like Salmeterol, Formoterol, Albuterol, etc.), medicines used for the treatment of heart failure like Digoxin and medicines that suppress cough like Dextromethorphan, Hydrocodone, Codeine, Noscapine, etc.) should be used with caution.
• You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Store Ascoril LS Junior syrup below 30°C in a clean and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep the syrup away from children and pets.
• Do not use this syrup when expired or if you notice the contents are of a different coloured in any way or if particles are present.
• Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I give my child Ascoril LS Junior syrup for dry cough?

Ascoril LS Junior syrup is best used for wet coughs under medical supervision. It helps loosen mucus, increase airway secretions, and relax the airways for easier mucus expulsion through coughing.

Can Ascoril LS Junior syrup be used in children?

Yes, Ascoril LS Junior syrup can be used in children aged 2-12 years. The conditions for which it can be used, and the dosage must be determined by a physician. It can also be used in children less than 1-2 years, but caution is advised.

How long should I give Ascoril Ls to my child?

The duration of treatment will be decided by the doctor on the basis of severity and how your child responds to the treatment. Do not give endlessly on your own if you don’t feel any improvement in child's condition.

What is the dose of Ascoril Ls for 1 year old baby?

The doctor will prescribe the exact dose depending on age and body weight of your child. Do not self medicate.

Can Ascoril be given on an empty stomach?

Ascoril Ls can be given with or without food, as advised by the doctor. If you have any doubt about when and how to give this syrup to your child, speak to your doctor.