Actacof LS Syrup is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Actacof LS Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Actacof LS Syrup1, Actacof LS Syrup2, and Actacof LS Syrup3.

Uses of Actacof LS Syrup

Cough with mucus

Benefits of Actacof LS Syrup

In Cough with mucus

Actacof LS Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also relaxes the muscles of the airways and widens it. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Actacof LS Syrup will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

How to use Actacof LS Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Actacof LS Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Actacof LS Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Actacof LS Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actacof LS Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Actacof LS Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Actacof LS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actacof LS Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Actacof LS Syrup in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Actacof LS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actacof LS Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Actacof LS Syrup in these patients.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Actacof LS Syrup

₹82.0/Syrup

Mucolite LS Syrup

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹104.5/syrup

27% costlier

Amoxtil-LS Syrup Sugar Free

Amox Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹95/syrup

16% costlier

Asmabron-L Syrup

Overseas Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹115/syrup

40% costlier

Anicuf LS Syrup

Sycap Pharma

₹103/syrup

26% costlier

Giacof LS Syrup

AngiaRx Lifescience

₹72/syrup

12% cheaper

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Quick tips

Actacof LS Syrup

Actacof LS Syrup relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Actacof LS Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Cogestion in chest with cough with mucus

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.

Cough regularly with lots of mucus

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take sitopaladi churan half spoon twice with honey, trikatu tablet 2 tablet twice

Heavy cough and sneezing.nose filled with mucus .

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlersPatient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

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