Manufacturer: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Salt Composition : Ambroxol(15mg/5ml), Guaifenesin(50mg/5ml), Terbutaline(1.25mg/5ml)
Bottle of 60ml Syrup
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Give Altec Syrup to your child orally, with or without food. Give it with food to reduce the chances of stomach upset. You may be required to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon your child’s clinical condition and severity of the illness. Do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself, even if your child starts to feel better. Continue the medicine until the prescribed course is complete. Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child’s condition.
Altec Syrup helps gently soothe and relieve your child's cough. It loosens thick mucus by increasing the water level of the mucus, thereby making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing.
Bioavailability of ambroxol administered orally is approximately 70–80%. The distribution half-life of ambroxol is 1.3 hours, metabolite is dibromoanthranilic acid (activity unspecified) and Elimination of ambroxol is biphasic, with an alpha half-life of 1.3 hours and a beta half-life of 8.8 hours.
Guaifenesin is administered orally. The plasma half-life is approximately 1 hour. Guiafenesin is rapidly hydrolyzed (60% within seven hours) and then excreted in the urine, with beta-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-lactic acid as its major urinary metabolite. No unchanged drug was detected in the urine following administration.
The pharmacokinetics of terbutaline has been studied after subcutaneous adminsitration of a therapeutic dose of 250 microgram in 14 patients. Short absorption half-lives of about 7 min resulted in a fast uptake of the drug.
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 Altec
Excessive salivation
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach discomfort
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Rash
Tremors
overactive thyroid gland.
diabetes.
a metabolic condition where the body cannot adequately use sugars called ketoacidosis.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
high blood pressure.
diminished blood flow through arteries of the heart.
a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart.
Altec 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Altec Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Altec Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Altec Syrup effectively treats wet cough (cough with mucus) in children. It helps in thinning the mucus by increasing its water content. This relieves throat irritation and clears congestion, enabling easy breathing in your child.
Drug-Food Interaction: AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN+TERBUTALINE may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods or dietary supplements with AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN+TERBUTALINE as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Altec Syrup
Store below 30°C
Altec Syrup may make your child feel sleepy. Advise your child to be cautious when taking part in physical activities.
Do not share your child’s medicines with other children, even if they show similar symptoms. Each child is different, and the dose and frequency of medicine depend upon factors like body weight, age, and clinical condition.
Stop Altec Syrup and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.
Practice self-care tips:
Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergies.
Give your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and loosen the mucus accumulated in the lungs.
Restrain your child from having caffeinated products and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughing.
Make your child gargle with warm saltwater.
Ensure your child takes enough rest.
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. Altec Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. My child has a cough with no mucus. Can I give Altec Syrup?
No, Altec Syrup is advised for the treatment of wet cough. It aims to expel the mucus from the airway tract, thereby relieving your child from throat irritation, congestion and rendering him a soothing effect. Whereas, for a dry cough, cough suppressants are a better option. So, it will be wise to ask your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. What if my child takes too much Altec Syrup?
An overdose or a prolonged intake of Altec Syrup may cause serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, and excess salivation. Make sure to give this medicine to your child strictly as per the prescribed dose, time, and way. You must also ensure not to stop the medication abruptly even if your child starts to feel better. Sudden withdrawal of this medicine may worsen your child’s condition.
Q. My child has a severe cough. Can I give him two cough medicines together?
Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by your child’s doctor. In case of confusion, always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medications to your child.
Q. Can I give my cough medicine to my child?
Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines that have been formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before giving it to your child. Follow the prescribed dose strictly.
Q. How should Altec Syrup be stored?
Altec Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
