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Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:22 PM IST
Ascoril Plus Expectorant is a combination medicine which belongs to the class of expectorants. It is used in the treatment of wet/productive cough. This medicine works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and removing it from the airways. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, and headache.
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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Jan-27

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About Ascoril Plus Expectorant

Ascoril Plus Expectorant belongs to a class of respiratory medication called 'expectorant' primarily used to treat 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 the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. 

Ascoril Plus Expectorant is a combination of four drugs, namely: Bromhexine hydrochloride, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline sulphate. Bromhexine hydrochloride works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose, making it easier to cough it out. Guaifenesin works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, thereby reducing the stickiness or viscosity of mucus, making it easier for airway passage. Menthol produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation due to cough deposition. Terbutaline sulphate relaxes muscles and widens the airways making breathing easier in people with respiratory complications.

Take Ascoril Plus Expectorant as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Ascoril Plus Expectorant based on your medical condition. Some people may experience certain 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 Ascoril Plus Expectorant do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant . Avoid taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant while breastfeeding as it is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the baby. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant . Ascoril Plus Expectorant may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.

Uses of Ascoril Plus Expectorant

Treatment of Cough

Medicinal Benefits

Ascoril Plus Expectorant is a combination of four drugs, namely: Bromhexine hydrochloride (mucolytic agent), Guaifenesin (expectorant), Menthol (cooling agent) and Terbutaline sulphate (bronchodilator). Bromhexine hydrochloride belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose, making it easier to cough it out. 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. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation due to cough deposition. Terbutaline sulphate belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widens the airways making breathing easier in people with respiratory complications.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before using Ascoril Plus Expectorant and take it as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Flavour

Unflavoured

Side Effects of Ascoril Plus Expectorant

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Skin rash
  • Tremor
  • Stomach upset
  • Fast heartbeats

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Ascoril Plus Expectorant or any other medicines, pregnant or planning for pregnancy, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant . Avoid taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant while breastfeeding as it is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the baby. 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 Ascoril Plus Expectorant .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ascoril Plus Expectorant may have interaction with medicines such as anti-hypertensive agent (propranolol), hormone (epinephrine), water pills (furosemide), anti-allergic drugs (promethazine), uterine stimulant (oxytocin), bronchodilators (formoterol, dyphylline), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: 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 birth defect 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 Ascoril Plus Expectorant .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROPRANOLOL
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • OXYTOCIN
  • FORMOTEROL
  • DYPHYLLINE
  • ONDANSETRON

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. Instead, replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, french fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Ascoril Plus Expectorant is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ascoril Plus Expectorant .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ascoril Plus Expectorant is contraindicated in pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, as it may cause birth defects. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Ascoril Plus Expectorant is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the baby. Hence, it is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Ascoril Plus Expectorant may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant .

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ascoril Plus Expectorant in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ascoril Plus Expectorant in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Ascoril Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in children, especially below 2 years of age, if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
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FAQs

Ascoril Plus Expectorant belongs to a class of respiratory medication called 'expectorant' primarily used to treat 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.
Ascoril Plus Expectorant contains Bromhexine hydrochloride, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline sulphate. Bromhexine hydrochloride works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose, making it easier to cough it out. Guaifenesin works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, thereby reducing the stickiness or viscosity of mucus, making it easier for airways passage. Menthol produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation due to cough deposition. Terbutaline sulphate relaxes muscles and widens the airways making breathing easier in people with respiratory complications.
Yes, Ascoril Plus Expectorant may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant .
Ascoril Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant as it may increase blood sugar levels.
No, you are not recommended to take propranolol with Ascoril Plus Expectorant as it may reduce the effectiveness of both medicines. Also, propranolol may cause narrowing of airways sometimes, which may trigger severe asthmatic attacks or worsen breathing problems. However, you are recommended to consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Ascoril Plus Expectorant .
Ascoril Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism before taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant .
You are recommended to take Ascoril Plus Expectorant for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Ascoril Plus Expectorant , please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ascoril Plus Expectorant for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant , please consult your doctor.
Ascoril Plus Expectorant is a medication that should be used with caution. To ensure its effectiveness and minimize potential adverse effects, strictly follow your doctor's dosage and duration instructions. Be aware of possible drug interactions and inform your doctor about any pre-existing medical conditions. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor right away.
No, Ascoril Plus Expectorant does not contain steroids.
Taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant in more than the recommended dose will not make it more effective. In fact, taking more than the recommended dose can increase the risk of side effects and adverse reactions. Always follow the recommended dosage instructions provided by your doctor or pharmacist.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep Ascoril Plus Expectorant out of reach and out of sight to children.
Ascoril Plus Expectorant is an expectorant and bronchodilator medication that helps relieve cough and congestion. It works by thinning and loosening mucus, making it easier to cough up, and opening airways to make breathing easier. It's commonly used to treat coughs and respiratory issues associated with colds, flu, and other respiratory infections.
Ascoril Plus Expectorant is contraindicated in pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, as it may cause congenital disabilities. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy and discuss the benefits and risks.
Ascoril Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in children. It's recommended to consult a doctor or paediatrician before administering the syrup to children, especially those under 6 years old, to ensure safe and effective use.
Yes, Ascoril Plus Expectorant can interact with other medicines. To avoid potential interactions and ensure safe use, it's essential to inform your doctor about all the medications you're currently taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal supplements.
Common side effects of Ascoril Plus Expectorant may include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, stomach upset, and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Ascoril Plus Expectorant contains ingredients like Terbutaline Sulphate, which can help relieve bronchospasm associated with asthma. However, it's essential to consult your doctor before taking Ascoril Plus Expectorant if you have asthma, as they can assess your individual condition and provide personalized guidance.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep Ascoril Plus Expectorant out of reach and out of sight to children.

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