Albutamol

Albutamol Syrup is a respiratory medicine used to relieve bronchospasm (the tightening of the muscles in your airways) in adults and children over 6 years old who have conditions such as asthma or COPD. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe. It relieves coughing, wheezing, and feeling short of breath.<br>

No. Albutamol Syrup is specifically formulated for a productive cough, where there is mucus and airway constriction. This medicine helps to clear phlegm and open the airways. For a dry cough without these symptoms, a different medicine would be more appropriate.<br>

You should start to feel the bronchodilating effects, such as easier breathing, relatively quickly after taking Albutamol Syrup. The full effect of the medicine on thinning and loosening the mucus in your chest may take longer to become fully noticeable, as it works within the mucus-secreting cells.<br>

Before starting Albutamol Syrup, it is very important to inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, or diabetes. The salbutamol and etofylline in Albutamol Syrup can affect these conditions, and your doctor will need to determine if it is safe for you to take them.<br>

The safety and effectiveness of Albutamol Syrup have not been established in children under the age of 2. It is indicated for use in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Always follow your doctor's advice when it comes to medicines for children.<br>