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Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free


Product introduction

Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold and cough. It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.

Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, sedation, double vision, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, and nausea. 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 worsen your sleepiness.

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 so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.


Uses of Asthakind-DX Syrup

Benefits of Asthakind-DX Syrup

In Treatment of Dry cough

A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine can provide a quick relief and the effects can last up to several hours.

In Common cold

Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free effectively relieves symptoms associated with common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.

Side effects of Asthakind-DX Syrup

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 Asthakind-DX

  • Sedation
  • Double vision
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Nervousness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Hallucination
  • Convulsion

How to use Asthakind-DX Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Asthakind-DX Syrup works

Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Asthakind-DX Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free helps in the treatment of dry cough and other common cold symptoms.
  • It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up.
  • Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • Stop taking this medicine 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.

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Patient concerns

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My 1.7 years old child have cough since 2 days. Giving him asthakind syrup but not effective. Plz suggest any good cough syrup.
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.
Suffering cough frm last 5 Days used rexcof dx coughv syrup but not relief. Please suggest
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
can be due to allergy or infection or acidity visit ent specialist near you for proper examination
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FAQs

Q. Can the use of Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.

Q. Will Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free?

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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References

  1. Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine + Dextromethorphan. Spring Valley, New York: Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride [Drug Label]. Miami, FL: Advanced Generic Corporation; 2020. [Accessed 21 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link

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Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: January, 2025

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