Astharil-AS Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also relaxes the muscles in your airway. Together, they make breathing easier.

Astharil-AS Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Astharil-AS Syrup1 and Astharil-AS Syrup2.

Uses of Astharil-AS Syrup

Treatment of Cough

Benefits of Astharil-AS Syrup

In Treatment of Cough

Astharil-AS Syrup helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours.

Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Astharil-AS Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Astharil-AS

Headache
Palpitations
Upset stomach
Tremors
Muscle cramp
Allergic reaction
Increased heart rate

How to use Astharil-AS 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. Astharil-AS Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Astharil-AS Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Astharil-AS 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Astharil-AS Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Astharil-AS Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Astharil-AS Syrup may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Astharil-AS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Astharil-AS Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Astharil-AS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Astharil-AS Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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

Astharil-AS Syrup

₹49.9/Syrup

No-Cough Syrup

Sunmax Pharma

₹70/syrup

40% costlier

No Cough SB Syrup

Sunmax Pharma

₹70/syrup

40% costlier

Quick tips

Astharil-AS Syrup

Astharil-AS Syrup relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
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 Astharil-AS 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.

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Patient concerns

CHERICOF TOOK NOW.WHAT IS THE USE OF THIS MEDICINE

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

mainly used as cough syrup

Plz suggest Ayurvedic syrup for cough. Also let me know if it is available in sachets also. Is the same syrup will do for childrena as well as adult

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

http://www.1mgayush.com/RespiratoryProblems/products/KOFLET/Standard

I am 29 weeks into my pregnancy. Have extreme dry cough and was given augmentin 625 and then some DCT syrup. None have had any effects. Please suggest something as i cannot sleep at nights due to dry coughing And now i am suggested TusQ Dx Should i consume it???

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please avoid cough syrups in pregnancy. Warm water and salt gargling and honey help soothe a cough. you can take dabur haunts syrup if cough is persistent.

I am suffering from acute wet cough since 4 to 5 Days. My giving me corex syrup & grilinctus syrup along with amoxicillin tab but unfortunately my cough is continue plz suggest me any good medicine, can I take brozedex syrup actually I have 8 months pregnancy also plz give me advice as soon as possible

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You should not take brozedex syrup. You can change the antibiotic if amid is not helping. Consult your Gynae

FAQs

Astharil-AS Syrup

What is Astharil-AS Syrup?

Astharil-AS Syrup is a combination of Ambroxol and Salbutamol / Albuterol which relieve cough. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator which widens the airways by relaxing its muscles. Together, they make breathing easier.

Is it safe to use Astharil-AS Syrup?

Yes, Astharil-AS Syrup is safe to you in most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted side effects like tremor, headache, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), palpitations, dizziness, nervousness, muscle cramp, increased heart rate. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any problem due to the medication.

Can Astharil-AS Syrup cause headaches and shakiness?

Yes, you may experience headache and shakiness with the use of Astharil-AS Syrup. Astharil-AS Syrup is a combination of ambroxol and salbutamol. Salbutamol may cause these side effects. For headaches, drink plenty of water, get sufficient rest and avoid alcohol. Usually headaches go away after a week. If they persist for a long time, contact your doctor. Feeling shaky is a common side effect of Astharil-AS Syrup and goes away after sometime.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Astharil-AS Syrup?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in. The pack should be tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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