Ascoxol-P Drops

Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food. If your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with food. You may require to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the infection. For maximum benefit, do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself even if your child starts to feel better and continue the medicine until the full prescribed course. Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child’s condition.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include excessive saliva production, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, rash, tremors, and abnormal sensations. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to your child’s doctor on a priority basis.

Do not give this medicine to your child for the long term or the treatment of any chronic respiratory illness without consulting your child’s doctor. Check the medicine label properly and never combine this medicine with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.

Narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of respiratory illness, allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, sinus issues, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

• Treatment of Wet Cough

• Do not give Ascoxol-P Drops if your child has a dry cough.
• Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids. This makes the mucus thin and easy to cough out.
• Do not give this medicine to your child for a long term without consulting your child’s doctor.
• Never combine Ascoxol-P Drops with other cold and flu medicines as that may increase the chances of side effects.
• Practice self-care tips:
  1. Avoid giving dairy and caffeinated products, spicy and fried food to your child as all these may irritate the airways and trigger coughing. 
  2. A teaspoon of honey may also help to ease out a cough reflex.
  3. Ask your child to gargle with warm salt water as it eases the expelling of mucus.