Ambroxol (30mg)+ Guaifenesin (100mg)+ Terbutaline (1.25mg)
Astus Plus Expectorant is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, headache, rash, palpitations, tremor, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
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 themCommon side effects of Astus Plus
60 ml Expectorant
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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. Astus Plus Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Astus Plus Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline, which relieves cough with mucus.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Astus Plus Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Astus Plus Expectorant 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.
Information regarding the use of Astus Plus Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Astus Plus Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Astus Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Astus Plus Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Astus Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Astus Plus Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Astus Plus Expectorant in these patients.
No, Astus Plus Expectorant is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.
It is not recommended to use Astus Plus Expectorant in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, 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.
