Asthakind Expectorant
About Asthakind Expectorant
Asthakind reduces chest congestion caused by the infections, common cold or allergies. Being an expectorant, it works by loosening congestion in your throat and chest, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended for use in children younger than 4 years old.
It is also advised to not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor about your health condition and current medications. You should get medical help immediately if you experience any signs of severe allergic reactions such as difficult breathing, hives, swelling of your tongue, face, lips or throat. Less serious Asthakind Expectorant side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, a rash or stomach upset.
The dosage for children and adults is different and is determined by the doctor based on your medical condition.
What are the uses of Asthakind Expectorant
Chest Congestion
Severe Asthma And Breathing Problems
What are the contraindications of Asthakind Expectorant ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Asthakind Expectorant ?
Itchy Rash
Key highlights of Asthakind Expectorant
Is It safe with alcohol?
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
In case of pregnancy, you must consult the doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women should consult doctor before using this medication.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug.
What are the substitutes for Asthakind Expectorant ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Asthakind Expectorant , and hence can be used as its substitute.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is said gto skip missed dose if it is the time of your next schedule dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
It is an expectorant which reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of congealed mucous in upper respiratory tract to increase flow of mucous, stimulating and increasing efficiency of the cilia to remove the accumulated mucous.
FAQs about Asthakind Expectorant
Ques : What is Asthakind expectorant?
Ans : This drug belongs to a medicine group that consist of Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline as key ingredients present. It is used in Chest congestions and Chronic Bronchitis. This medication is prescribed to patients having Chest tightness and breathing problems. It also helps in preventing common cough and Sinusitis.
Ques : What is the use of Asthakind expectorant?
Ans : It is used for the treatment of conditions like Common cold, flu and Dry cough.
Ques : What are the side effects of Asthakind expectorant?
Ans : There are some serious side effects of this medicine like irregular heartbeat and Sleep disorders.
Ques : For what treatment Asthakind expectorant used for?
Ans : It is used to treat conditions like chest congestion and Sinusitis. This medication is also used to control Common cough and cold. It helps to improve nasal congestion. This medicine helps to prevent Bronchitis and Asthma.
Ques : How long do I need to use asthakind expectorant before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use asthakind expectorant?
Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day as the time interval to which this medication has an impact is around 12 to 24 hours.
Ques : Should I use asthakind expectorant empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication is common and should be taken orally. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of asthakind expectorant?
Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature. Keep this medication away from the reach of children.
References
Guaifenesin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/guaifenesin
Terbutaline- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/terbutaline
Bromhexine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/bromhexine
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