Manufacturer: Simpson Brawn Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Ambroxol(30mg), Guaifenesin(100mg), Terbutaline(1.25mg)
Bottle of 60ml Expectorant
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Astus Plus Expectorant 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 doctor 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, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, headache, rash, palpitations, tremor, and increased heart rate. 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.
Astus Plus Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline, which relieves cough with mucus. 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. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Ambroxol is used in the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory conditions characterized by abnormal mucus secretion and impaired mucus transport and is available in a variety of formulations.Serum guaifenesin concentrations were determined and pharmacokinetic parameters calculated. Guaifenesin was rapidly absorbed (Tmax of 15 min) following oral administration. The Cmax was 681.3 ± 323.8 ng/mL and 1080 ± 732.8 following the first and last dose, respectively.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 Astus Plus
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Indigestion
Bloating
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Hypersensitivity to Astus Plus Expectorant is a contraindication. In addition, Astus Plus Expectorant should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Allergic reactions
Breastfeeding
Breathing difficulty
History of allergy to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Hypersensitivity
Pregnant
Taking more than one cough or cold medicine
Astus Plus Expectorant 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 Astus Plus Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Astus Plus Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Ambroxol+Guaifenesin+Terbutaline is used in the treatment of cough with mucus.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. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Astus Plus Expectorant may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Astus Plus Expectorant may interact with the following drugs and products:
Antibiotics
Bendrofluazide
Furosemide
Metipranolol
Pancuronium
Theophylline
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Astus Plus Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Astus Plus Expectorant, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Astus Plus Expectorant 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 Astus Plus Expectorant 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.
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. Astus Plus Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can Astus Plus Expectorant be used in a dry cough?
No, Astus Plus Expectorant is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.
Q. Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Astus Plus Expectorant?
It is not recommended to use Astus Plus Expectorant in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.
Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Astus Plus Expectorant be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Astus Plus Expectorant?
Keep this medicine in the container 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.
