Asthakind P Oral Drops

Asthakind-P drops are a cough and cold preparation for children. It has a combination of ambroxol, guaiphenesin and terbutaline as its active ingredients. It is used to treat wet cough in children.

Asthakind-P drops help in the expulsion of mucus and reduce cough and breathlessness. This medicine should be used cautiously if your child has liver or kidney-related problems. These drops should not be given with any other cough or cold medicines.

If your child does not feel any relief and has a persistent cough along with fever and other additional symptoms, stop giving this medicine and consult a physician. Before using Asthakind-P drops in your child, inform your doctor about your child's detailed medical history. 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

Symptoms of an overdose of Asthakind-P drops include headache, anxiety, fits, abdominal cramps, irregular heartbeats sometimes a drop in blood pressure. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed giving any dose of Asthakind-P drops to your child, give it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the 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?

• Ambroxol acts as a mucolytic agent. It works by loosening/thinning up the mucous in the respiratory passages and makes the mucous less sticky. Thereby helps removing the cough.
• Terbutaline has bronchodilator properties. It relaxes the muscles of the airways and inhibits the release of inflammation-causing chemical substances. Thereby, it improves airflow to the lungs and helps make breathing easier.
• Guaifenesin is an expectorant; it helps thin the mucus in the airways and makes it easier to cough out and clear the airways.

Directions for Use

• Give Asthakind-P drops as instructed by your doctor.
• Shake it well before use.
• Carefully measure the dose using a measuring cup or spoon.
• Do not give this medicine directly from the bottle.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child has any underlying medical condition like heart disease.
• Your child is suffering from liver or kidney problems.
• Your child doesn't feel any relief in symptoms and the cough lasts for more than 5 days, consult a doctor immediately.
• Your child is suffering from high pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma) or having any kind of allergies.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to this medicine or any other ingredients of Asthakind-P drops.
• If your child is suffering from gastric ulcers.
• If your child has any heart conditions or is prone to heart disorders.

Side effects

• Headache
• Shivering
• Muscle cramps
• Low potassium level
• Dizziness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Asthakind-P drops work or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals your child is currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Especially, if you are already taking other cough medicines.
• Concomitant use of Asthakind-P drops and medicines used to treat high blood pressure like propranolol should be avoided as it may affect the activity of this medicine.
• Asthakind-P drops should be used with caution if you are already taking medicines to treat heart problems and blood pressure-related problems.
• Antipsychotic medicines like phenelzine, selegiline can increase the effect of Asthakind-P drops when used together, which may result in increased side effects.

Storage and disposal

• Store Asthakind-P drops below 30°C.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Asthakind-P drops be used during dry cough?

Asthakind-P drops are generally used for wet cough only. It helps to loosen up the mucous so that it can be removed easily through coughing. Your doctor will suggest you this medicine after examining you only, whether it's a dry cough or wet cough.

Is Asthakind-P drops a habit-forming medicine?

Asthakind-P drops does not contain any substances reported to become habit-forming. However, it is advised that this syrup should not be used for more than the prescribed time. It also should not be used in any cough without consultation from a registered medical practitioner.

What kind of foods should I avoid during treatment with Asthakind-P drops?

It is recommended to avoid spicy, cold, and oily foodstuffs to avoid irritation in the throat during treatment with Asthakind-P drops.

What if one stops taking Asthakind-P drops?

If Asthakind-P drops is stopped before the prescribed time, this may affect the effectiveness of this medicine. Also, it is advisable not to start this syrup on one’s own wish without having a proper consultation with one’s treating physician.

What are Asthakind-P drops used for?

Asthakind-P drops are used to treat wet cough in children.

Is Asthakind-P drops a steroid?

No, Asthakind-P drops is not a steroid medicine. It is a combination of ambroxol which thins the mucus in the respiratory passages, terbutaline which relaxes the muscles of the airways, and guaiphenesin which is a cough-removing medicine.