Ascoril C Syrup

Ascoril C Syrup is a liquid from medication used to treat dry cough and its associated symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, throat irritation, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It works by blocking the action of histamine in the body. Then medication also comes in the form of pills and tablets.

Do not take the medication if you have medical conditions like bronchial asthma, hypercarbia, hypersensitivity, hypersensitivity to codeine, paralytic ileus and respiratory depression. Other than that elements like sodium oxybate, furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor can also react with the medication.

The medication needs to be administered within a seven day period only, if you don’t feel any difference in your condition consult your medical professional for better alternatives, but not overdose the intake of the medication.

You are advised to not use this medicine if you are allergic to it or if you are taking or have taken sodium oxybate, furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor within the last 14 days. Before using this drug, inform your doctor if you have breathing problems, glaucoma, heart problems, liver disease, high blood pressure, seizures, overactive thyroid, stomach problems or urination problems.

You can take this drug by mouth with or without food. This medicine is usually recommended only for a short time until your symptoms are cleared. Do not take it for longer than 7 days in a row.

The medicine is useful against the following conditions:

• Dry Cough

• Running Nose

• Allergy

• Severe Asthma And Breathing Problems

• Paralytic Ileus

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Here are some of the possible side effects of this medicine:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Sleepiness

• Light Headedness

• Dizziness

• Breathlessness

• Sweating

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is usually unsafe to consume alcohol it. Doctor consultation is recommended before taking it.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine may be harmful to the fetus. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on fetus. There, however, are not enough human studies. Hence, it is best to consult a doctor before consuming it during pregnancy. It is best to be administered orally.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment
  Caution to be advised in patients with severe impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ascoril C Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Genosedyl Syrup

  Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Ascoril C Syrup is a combination medicine works by binding to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. It also behaves as an opioid analgesic with antitussive properties that works by binding to opioid receptors in the CNS. Specifically, it binds to mu-type, kappa-type and delta-type opioid receptors and inhibits the secretion of neurotransmitters responsible for the transmission of pain stimuli such as GABA, substance P, acetylcholine.

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 Alcohol

  Additive CNS effects, avoid or limit alcohol; watch for sedation.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Increased toxicity: CNS depressants, phenothiazines, TCAs, other narcotic analgesics, guanabenz, MAO inhibitors, neuromuscular blockers.
  • Use with caution in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to other phenanthrene derivative opioid agonists (morphine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, levorphanol, oxycodone, oxymorphone).

• Interaction with Food

  Glucose may cause hyperglycemia; monitor blood glucose concentrations.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medicine must be avoided if the patient is suffering from respiratory diseases including asthma, emphysema, COPD, or severe liver or renal insufficiency; some preparations contain sulfites which may cause allergic reactions; tolerance or drug dependence may result from extended use.