Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' used in the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the 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. 

Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely Levosalbutamol sulphate (bronchodilator), Ambroxol hydrochloride (mucolytic agent), and Guaiphenesin (expectorant). Levosalbutamol sulphate works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol hydrochloride is a mucolytic drug that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. It also thins and softens coughs and sputum, facilitating simple coughing out as a result. Guaiphenesin works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and helping to remove it from the airways.

Use Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will suggest the dose and how often your child needs Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup based on his/her medical condition. Sometimes, Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

Do not use Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup. If your child is suffering from fits or has a history of fits, please inform your doctor before using this medicine, as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup.

Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup contains Levosalbutamol sulphate, Ambroxol hydrochloride and Guaiphenesin, used to treat cough associated with mucus. Levosalbutamol sulphate is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol hydrochloride is a mucolytic drug that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. It also thins and softens coughs and sputum, facilitating simple coughing out as a result. Guaiphenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and helping to remove it from the airways.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Diarrhoea

Do not use Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup. If your child is suffering from fits or has a history of fits, please inform your doctor before using this medicine, as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before giving Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup to your child.

Drug-Drug Interaction: If your child is using any other prescription or non-prescription medicines or health supplements, please inform your doctor.

Drug-Food Interaction: Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit giving caffeinated beverages, foods or dietary supplements with Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup to your child as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If your child has diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Ibikof-LS Cherry Syrup.

• 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.
• Give your child plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat while he or she has a cough. It also helps loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Give fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples to your child.
• Avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to your child.

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may also lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

Cough: Coughing is the 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. A dry cough does not produce phlegm.