PRODUCT DETAILS

About Aelcof Syrup

BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE belongs to a class of respiratory medication called ‘expectorant' primarily used to treat vicious and excessive mucus in patients with asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) having a cough. It helps in dissolving hard phlegm (sputum/cough) which makes breathing difficult usually in respiratory problems like allergies, sinusitis, common cold, bronchitis, flu etc. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE is a combination of four drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant), Bromhexine (mucolytic agent), Terbutaline (bronchodilator) and Menthol (cooling agent). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, thereby reducing the stickiness or viscosity of mucus, making it easier for airways passage. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose, making it easier to cough it out. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widens the airways making breathing easier in people with respiratory complications. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation due to cough deposition.

Uses of Aelcof Syrup

Cough

Medicinal Benefits of Aelcof Syrup

BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE is a combination of four drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant), Bromhexine (mucolytic agent), Terbutaline (bronchodilator) and Menthol (cooling agent). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, thereby reducing the stickiness or viscosity of mucus, making it easier for airways passage. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose, making it easier to cough it out. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widens the airways making breathing easier in people with respiratory complications. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation due to cough deposition.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before using BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE and take it with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Side Effects of Aelcof Syrup

Like all medicines, BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE can cause some common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE or any other medicines, pregnant or planning for pregnancy, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE. Avoid taking BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE while breastfeeding as it is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the baby. If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, glaucoma, cough from a long time, chronic bronchitis (swelling and irritation of the lining of airways), emphysema (lung condition resulting in shortness of breath), overactive thyroid, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), ulcers in the stomach or intestines, kidney, liver or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

BROMHEXINE+GUAIFENESIN+MENTHOL+TERBUTALINE may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (propranolol), hormone (epinephrine), water pills (furosemide), anti-allergic drugs (promethazine), uterine stimulant (oxytocin), bronchodilators (formoterol, dyphylline), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron).