Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and throat irritation. It also provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

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.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and headache. 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

Treatment of Dry cough

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 is safe and effective. Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

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

Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Headache

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, which relieves dry cough. 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 that 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free

₹64.8/Syrup

Ventoranz DX Syrup

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹94/syrup

34% costlier

DMR Syrup

West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

₹99/syrup

41% costlier

TusQ-DX SF Syrup

Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

₹99/syrup

41% costlier

Solvin-DX Syrup Raspberry Sugar Free

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₹103.6/syrup

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Kufril D Syrup

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₹123/syrup

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Quick tips

Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free helps in the treatment of dry cough.
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

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

My son is 4 months old suffering from cough We are giving him asthakind p but no relief found in cough

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlers.You should never give children under 4 years of age over-the-counter cough and cold products without checking with your child's doctor. These medicines may harm young children. 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 specific treatment.

I am 29 weeks into my pregnancy. Have extreme dry cough and was given augmentin 625 and then some DCT syrup. None have had any effects. Please suggest something as i cannot sleep at nights due to dry coughing And now i am suggested TusQ Dx Should i consume it???

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please avoid cough syrups in pregnancy. Warm water and salt gargling and honey help soothe a cough. you can take dabur haunts syrup if cough is persistent.

User feedback

Patients taking Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free

Thrice A Day

49%

Once A Day

23%

Twice A Day

20%

Alternate Day

Twice A Month

What are you using Asthakind-DX Syrup for?

Dry cough

88%

Others

11%

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Poor

27%

Excellent

23%

What were the side-effects while using Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free?

No Side Effec*

51%

Nausea

17%

Headache

17%

Loss of appet*

11%

Vomiting

*No Side Effect, Loss of appetite

How do you take Asthakind-DX Syrup?

With food

63%

With or witho*

30%

Empty stomach

*With or without food

Please rate Asthakind-DX Syrup Sugar Free on price

Average

46%

Not Expensive

28%

Expensive

26%

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. 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. 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. 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

Drugs.com. Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine + Dextromethorphan. Spring Valley, New York: Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Manufacturer

Name: Mankind Pharma Ltd

Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2024

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