Ascoril LS Drops

Ascoril LS Drops comprises three active ingredients that together help treat wet cough (cough with mucus), acute sore throat and asthma in children. It also relieves throat irritation, clears congestion, and enables easy breathing in your child.

  • MANUFACTURER
    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • SALT COMPOSITION
    Ambroxol (7.5mg/ml) + Levosalbutamol (0.25mg/ml) + Guaifenesin (12.5mg/ml)
  • TYPE
    allopathy
  • PRODUCT INFORMATION
    Ascoril LS Drops makes it easier for your child to cough out the mucus by increasing its water content and making it thin enough to be coughed out. Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food along with a full glass of water. If your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with food.

    You may require to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the infection. For maximum benefit, do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself even if your child starts to feel better and continue the medicine until the full prescribed course. Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child’s condition.

    Some of the common side effects of this medicine include excessive production of saliva, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, rash, tremors, and numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to your child’s doctor immediately.

    Narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of respiratory illness, allergy, heart-problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, sinus issues, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
  • BENEFITS OF CALPOL TABLET

    In Acute Sore throat

    Sore throat refers to pain and discomfort in the throat that is usually seen in bacterial or viral infections. Ascoril LS Drops works quite quickly to reduce the pain and discomfort for your child. It helps soothe the irritated throat and speeds up the recovery process.

    In Treatment of Cough with mucus

    Ascoril LS Drops gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Ascoril LS Drops 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.
  • SIDE EFFECTS OF CALPOL TABLET

    Common side effects of Ascoril LS

    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea
    • Excessive salivation
    • Fatigue
    • Headache
    • Dizziness
    • Rash
    • Numbness of extremity
    • Nausea
    • Increased heart rate
    • Stomach discomfort
    • Palpitations
    • Tremors
    • Muscle cramp
  • How can I give Ascoril LS Drops to my child?
    Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Ascoril LS Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
  • How Ascoril LS Oral Drops works
    Ascoril LS Drops is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol, and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
  • FAQs

    Q. Can I give Ascoril LS Drops to my child who is less than 6 years of age?

    Yes, Ascoril LS Drops is suitable to be given to the child who is between 2 to 6 years of age. Your child’s doctor may prescribe the dose depending upon your child’s body weight.

    Q. What if my child takes too much Ascoril LS Drops?

    An overdose or a prolonged intake of Ascoril LS Drops may cause serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, 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 medicine abruptly even if your child starts to feel better. Sudden withdrawal of this medicine may worsen your child’s condition.

    Q. How should Ascoril LS Drops be stored?

    Ascoril LS Drops 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 mishap.

    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 medicine 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. My child is having a cough with no mucus. Can I give Ascoril LS Drops to him?

    No, Ascoril LS Drops 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 if you ask your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.