Cough is one of the most common and unpleasant diseases. There are several types of cough, so pharmacists offer a lot of medicines for its treatment. One of these new and effective remedies is Ascoril (syrup). The instructions for the medicine are a general description, but a qualified physician can give a specific recommendation to the patient. The fact is that various types of cough in medical practice are usually treated with several drugs. Some of them have an expectorant effect, while others, on the contrary, reduce reflex reactions.
What kind of drug is Ascoril (syrup)?
The instructions for this medication provide the most accurate information about the drug. However, the language of pharmacists is not always clear and simple. Let us try to describe complex terms and expressions in a language that is generally accessible, without distorting the meaning of numerous annotations. Ascoril cough syrup includes three main components: guaifenesin, bromhexine and salbutamol. These substances have various pharmacological properties. It is their combination that determines the effect of taking the Ascoril medication. The composition of the tool also includes auxiliary components that are inert or do not have a pronounced effect on the body.
The expectorant effect of the drug is due to the properties of bromhexine to dilute and excrete sputum. In addition, guaifenesin affects the secretion of mucus, it has a mucolytic effect. The substance "salbutamol" produces a vasodilating effect.
Indications for taking the medicine "Ascoril" (syrup)
The instruction includes the following information about the indications for use of the drug:
whooping cough;
pneumonia;
colds and SARS;
bronchitis;
emphysema
tuberculosis.
The appointment of the drug is only a doctor. The fact is that coughing can be a sign of dangerous diseases, which are unacceptable to treat on their own.
Contraindications to taking Ascoril medicine (syrup)
The instruction warns patients, recalling a number of contraindications, in the presence of which it is dangerous to take the drug. These, for example, include:
In addition to direct contraindications, Ascoril cough syrup is not recommended for gastrointestinal ulcers, as well as any form of diabetes. In addition, special care is required when prescribing syrup to patients with endocrine pathologies.
Side effects of Ascoril
Negative manifestations when taking the drug may appear when the recommended dose is exceeded.
From the nervous system, headaches, tremors, excitability and cramps occur.
The digestive system may react to the remedy with nausea, exacerbation of ulcers, vomiting, and stool disturbance.
In addition, patients may have a decrease in blood pressure, and in some cases, collapse develops.
In studies of the negative effects on the body, staining of urine was recorded, as well as a change in liver samples.
Storage conditions and release form
Cough syrup is a viscous liquid in a dark plastic bottle. The manufacturer also offers a medicine in the form of tablets. They store the product in conditions standard for all drugs: room temperature, limited access and protection from direct lighting. In a pharmacy, the Ascoril drug can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription, but this does not mean that it is completely safe. Uncontrolled use of it can cause serious consequences. Some of them are irreversible, and therefore very dangerous.