XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free 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.

XL 80 LS Expectorant 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 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.

Uses of XL 80 LS Expectorant

Cough with mucus

Benefits of XL 80 LS Expectorant

In Cough with mucus

XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free 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. XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free 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 XL 80 LS Expectorant

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. XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How XL 80 LS Expectorant works

XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free 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

XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

XL 80 LS Expectorant 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

XL 80 LS Expectorant 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

XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free in these patients.

What if you forget to take XL 80 LS Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of XL 80 LS Expectorant 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.

XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free

₹1.03/ml of Expectorant

Lincotus LS Expectorant Sugar Free

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹0.97/expectorant

6% cheaper

Resitus LS Expectorant

Mountus Life Science

₹0.85/expectorant

17% cheaper

Quick tips

XL 80 LS Expectorant

XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free 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 XL 80 LS Expectorant Sugar Free 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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I have SHT in last 10 years.I already take somany medicine but I can't get a good results.In my heart rate around 160 range.I feel chest tightness little pain also.I can't walk properly.Because that time I feel heavy palpitation and I hearing my heart beat sound in my ears.In my blood pressure shows on 170/100.Now I took these medicines.1 TRIOLMEZEST 40 Once daily morning.2 CALAPTIN-SR 120 once daily night.But still I not better now.Doctor said me after one month i need a Holter Monitoring test.I have no other physical problems.Please give me a feedback

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Cardiology

Add minipress xl 7.5 mg twice dailyHow is renal function test

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Use momate xl cream mixed with aquasoft cream in 1 : 1 ratio - apply twice daily for 4wks

Hi, I m a patient of CKD, with high bp, I m on medicine since 11 monts, 1 tab s.numelo 5 mg in morning & prolomet xL 25 in evening, but from 8-9 days, my bp in afternoon increase till 168 to 185, please suggest can I replace a.numelo with prolomet xL I.e. can I use prolomet xL twice a day. Please suggest

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

How is your pulse rate. U should rather increase s numlo to 10 mg daily

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