Cough LS Junior Syrup is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
Cough LS Junior Syrup 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 dizziness, vomiting, change in taste, diarrhea, headache, and rashes. 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 so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Cough LS Junior Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also relaxes the muscles of the airways and widens it. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Cough LS Junior Syrup will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
How to use Cough LS 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. Cough LS Junior Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cough LS Syrup works
Cough LS Junior Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol and Guaifenesin which relieve cough with mucus. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Cough LS Junior Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cough LS Junior Syrup 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
Cough LS Junior Syrup 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
Cough LS Junior Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cough LS Junior Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cough LS Junior Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Cough LS Junior Syrup in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Cough LS Junior Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cough LS Junior Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Cough LS Junior Syrup in these patients.
What if you forget to take Cough LS Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Cough LS Junior Syrup, 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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Cough LS Junior Syrup relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
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 Cough LS Junior Syrup 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
Patient concerns
i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough
Ambrolite S cough syrup is safe in pregnancy of 10 weeks.
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
If your cough is excessive, which might harm the pregnancy, in that case you can take this cough syrup. Otherwise avoid cough syrups in general during pregnancy. Take it only if cough is very bad.
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.
Cough LS Junior Syrup is used to treat a productive cough with chest congestion, wheezing, and thick mucus. It helps relax the airways, loosen mucus, and make coughing more effective.
Who should not take Cough LS Junior Syrup?
Cough LS Junior Syrup should not be taken by people who are allergic to levosalbutamol, ambroxol, guaifenesin, or any ingredient in the medicine. Always inform your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to similar medicines before.
Can Cough LS Junior Syrup be dangerous for heart patients?
Caution is needed in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or abnormal heart rhythms. Cough LS Junior Syrup can sometimes increase heart rate or cause palpitations, so it must be used carefully in such patients.
Is Cough LS Junior Syrup safe for diabetic patients?
If you have uncontrolled diabetes, you should take Cough LS Junior Syrup only under medical advice. It may affect blood sugar control in some patients, so regular monitoring is important.
What serious side effects can happen with Cough LS Junior Syrup?
Serious side effects of Cough LS Junior Syrup may include fast or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, worsening breathing problems, or seizures. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
Can Cough LS Junior Syrup cause nervousness or tremors?
Yes, like other bronchodilator medicines, Cough LS Junior Syrup may cause nervousness, shaking of hands (tremors), or restlessness. These are rare and usually improve with continued treatment, but should be reported if severe.
Is Cough LS Junior Syrup safe for children?
Yes, Cough LS Junior Syrup is safe for children when given in the recommended dose. However, children with heart disease, high blood pressure, or seizure disorders should take it only under strict medical supervision.
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