Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Ambroxol(15mg/5ml), Guaifenesin(50mg/5ml), Terbutaline(1.25mg/5ml)
Bottle of 100ml Syrup
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Give Decoff A 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.
The main mechanism of action for ambroxol involves stimulation of surfactant synthesis, a complex mechanism that is not yet fully understood , but that gives ambroxol effective mucokinetic and secretagogue properties, thus promoting mucous clearance, facilitating expectoration and easing productive cough.
Guaifenesin, a mucoactive drug, acts by loosening mucus in the airways and making coughs more productive. It is used for relief of wet cough and chest congestion due to the common cold, and remains the only legally marketed expectorant in the US
Terbutaline is a bronchodilator, a medication that dilates (expands) air passages in the lungs. It attaches to beta adrenergic receptors on muscles surrounding the air passages, causing the muscles to relax and dilate the air passages. Wider air passages allow more air to flow in and out of the lungs
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.
Excessive salivation
Fatigue
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Stomach discomfort
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Indigestion
Bloating
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Asthma
Smoking Addiction
High Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Decoff A 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 Decoff A Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Decoff A Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
The metabolism of this medication may be decreased when combined with the following drugs: Warfarin, 4-hydroxycoumarin, 5-androstenedione, 6-O-benzylguanine.
Interaction with Disease
Disease
It should be used with extreme caution in case of patients suffering from gastric ulcers or with a history of the same as it will only lead to the worsening of the situation.
Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Decoff A Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Decoff A 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 Decoff A 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. Decoff A 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 Decoff A Syrup?
No, Decoff A 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 Decoff A Syrup?
An overdose or a prolonged intake of Decoff A 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.
