Ascodex Plus Tablet

Guaifenesin (NA)+ Bromhexine (NA)+ Diphenhydramine (NA)

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Ascodex Plus Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 22 Apr 2026 | 05:28 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Guaifenesin (NA)+ Bromhexine (NA)+ Diphenhydramine (NA)

Marketer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Ascodex Plus Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, rash, and coordination impaired. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases.

Uses of Ascodex Plus Tablet

Cough

Benefits of Ascodex Plus Tablet

Cough
Ascodex Plus Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Ascodex Plus Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Ascodex Plus Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ascodex Plus

Nausea
Vomiting
Bloating
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Headache
Impaired coordination
Rash
Hives
Thickened respiratory tract secretions

How to use Ascodex Plus Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ascodex Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Ascodex Plus Tablet works

Ascodex Plus Tablet is a combination of three medicines:

Quick tips

Ascodex Plus Tablet helps relieve cough that is accompanied with mucus.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Ascodex Plus Tablet and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Ascodex Plus Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Ascodex Plus Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ascodex Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ascodex Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ascodex Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Ascodex Plus Tablet in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Ascodex Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Ascodex Plus Tablet in these patients.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ascodex Plus Tablet used for?

Ascodex Plus Tablet is used to treat a productive cough (cough with mucus), chest congestion, and allergy-like symptoms. It provides relief from a stuffy chest, soothes throat irritation, and helps suppress the cough reflex.

Will Ascodex Plus Tablet make me drowsy?

Yes. One of the main ingredients in Ascodex Plus Tablet, diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine well known for causing significant drowsiness and sleepiness. Because of this, it is often best to take this medicine at night, or when you are able to rest. You should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking it.

How quickly will Ascodex Plus Tablet start to work on my cough?

You should start to feel some relief from throat irritation and a reduction in your cough reflex within about 30 to 60 minutes of taking Ascodex Plus Tablet. The full expectorant effect, which helps loosen mucus, may take longer to become noticeable.

Can I use Ascodex Plus Tablet for a dry, hacking cough?

While Ascodex Plus Tablet can help suppress the cough reflex, it is specifically formulated for a productive cough. The expectorant ingredients are designed to help clear mucus from your lungs. If you have a dry cough without mucus, a different type of cough medicine (a cough suppressant) may be more appropriate.

I have been told to drink more water with my cough during Ascodex Plus Tablet treatment. Why is that?

Drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, is very important when you have a productive cough. Extra fluid helps the expectorant ingredients, such as guaifenesin and bromhexine, work more effectively by thinning mucus, making it easier to clear from your chest.

Is Ascodex Plus Tablet suitable for children?

Ascodex Plus Tablet is generally not recommended for young children without a doctor’s specific advice. Always check the product label for age recommendations, and consult a doctor before giving any cough or cold medicine to a child.

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Marketer details

Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

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Country of origin: India

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