MAGNATUSS A SYP

Overview

MAGNATUSS A SYP is a Schedule H drug.

MAGNATUSS A SYP is composed of: AMBROXOL ( ), GUAIFENESIN ( ), LORATADINE ( )

This medication is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for various respiratory diseases such as emphysema with bronchitis pneumoconiosis, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions, tracheobronchitis (respiratory tract inflammation), bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma. Ambroxol is used for clear mucus from lungs.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways. 


Loratadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Loratadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Usage

AMBROXOL is generally used to treat: Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pneumoconiosis, Bronchiectasis

GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough
GUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

LORATADINE is generally used to treat: Skin Rash, Common Cold
LORATADINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Runny Nose, Eyes Watery Eyes

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

MAGNATUSS A SYP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for MAGNATUSS A SYP and its Constituents


Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
  • You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
  • Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
  • Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
  • The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria  or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
  • Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used

Caution should be exercised in patients with liver or kidney disease, and epilepsy. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LORATADINE over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Drowsiness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

AMBROXOL : Runny Nose, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Serious Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

LORATADINE : Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

LORATADINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

AMBROXOL is categorized as: MUCOLYTICS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
LORATADINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for MAGNATUSS A SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

MAGNATUSS A SYPINR 60 for 100 ML SYRUPAMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , LORATADINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALASPAN AG 5MG/50MG/30MG SYPINR 59 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LORATADINE 5.0 MG
DASLIN NF SYPINR 52.45 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LORATADINE 5.0 MG
LORFAST AM SYPINR 95 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LORATADINE 5 MG
LORFAST AM SYPUPINR 95 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LORATADINE 5.0 MG