VISCODYNE C 4MG/2MG/100MG SYP

Overview

VISCODYNE C 4MG/2MG/100MG SYP is a Schedule H drug.

VISCODYNE C 4MG/2MG/100MG SYP is composed of: GUAIFENESIN (100.0 MG), BROMHEXINE (4.0 MG), SALBUTAMOL (2.0 MG)

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. 



Salbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier. Salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Usage

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)


SALBUTAMOL is generally used to treat: Asthma, COPD

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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?

VISCODYNE C 4MG/2MG/100MG SYP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions


  • 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 history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder; epilepsy, diabetes, overactive thyroid, kidney problems, adrenal gland tumor, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. An inhaler should not be given to a child younger than 4 years old. salbutamol solution in a nebulizer should not be given to a child younger than 2 years of age.

Common Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
SALBUTAMOL : Anxiety, Flu, Head Headache, Dry Mouth, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chest Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Cough

Serious Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing

Technical Classification

GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
SALBUTAMOL is categorized as: ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALKOF SYPINR 27.73 for 450 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
ANTITUS SYPINR 26.8 for 100 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
ASTEX SYPINR 17.01 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL , BROMHEXINE
BREATH SYPINR 16.87 for 60 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
BROGUS SYPINR 27.08 for 100 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
BROLAX TABINR 7.5 for 10 TABLETSBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
BRONKOTAB EX TABINR 5.2 for 10 TABLETSSALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG, BROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN
BROSMIN SYPINR 49.47 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
BUSCORIL SYPINR 12.22 for 100 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
DECOFF SYPINR 20.66 for 100 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
DYLASOL SYPINR 60 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
EASCOF SYPINR 42.86 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
EASCOF SYPUPINR 45 for 100 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , SALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN
EXIPLON BR 1MG/50MG/2MG SYPINR 27.62 for 50 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
HISTA BR SYPINR 38.62 for 100 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
KOFNIL 2MG/100MG/4MG SYPINR 17.5 for 50 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
KOFNIL 4MG/2MG/100MG SYPINR 62.73 for 100 ML SYPGUAIFENESIN 100 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2 MG
KOFNIL SYPINR 55 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
KOFOUT SYPINR 50 for 100 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL 5.0 ML, BROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN
KUFREST SYPINR 10.93 for 60 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , BROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN
LINSA JUNIOR SYPINR 29.68 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL , BROMHEXINE
LINSA SYPINR 31.25 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL , BROMHEXINE
PULMO REST 1MG/60MG/2MG SYPINR 44.8 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 60.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
PULMO REST 8MG/2MG/100MG TABINR 17.08 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
PULMO REST LIQUIDINR 22.76 for 115 ML LIQUIDSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
RESPILLIN SYPINR 40 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
SALBURIL SYPINR 14.68 for 100 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
SALBUWOX SYPINR 16.95 for 100 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
SALCARE 50MG SYPINR 37.13 for 100 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL 50.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
SALCORYL SYPINR 40.08 for 60 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
SALHEXIN SYPINR 43.47 for 100 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
SERVIL S SYPINR 74.81 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL , BROMHEXINE
SINUS CM SYPINR 38 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
SPASMONYL SYPINR 23.12 for 100 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
SUPRIVENT SYPINR 35.86 for 100 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL
SYNABRON FORTE 2MG/8MG/100MG TABINR 12.47 for 10 TABLETSBROMHEXINE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
SYNABRON TAB 2MG/100MG/8MG TABINR 9.29 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
TEREX BS 4MG/2MG/50MG SYPINR 55 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
TEREX BS SYPINR 52.37 for 110 ML SYRUPSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
TUSPEL PX 2MG/1MG/50MG SYPINR 17.27 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG
VISCODYNE C 4MG/2MG/100MG SYPINR 65 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG
ZYDRIL EXPECT SYPINR 10.63 for 100 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALERNYL B SYP 4MG/100MG/1MG/2MGINR 40 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
ANCORIL SYPINR 24 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
CODEX SYPINR 38.7 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1 MG, MENTHOL 1 MG
DYLASOL T SYPINR 62 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL
NEW EASCOF SYPINR 42.86 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
OKARIL SYPINR 70 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
PEDEX S SYPINR 41.98 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
SYNABRON SYPINR 42 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
TORDEX SYPINR 63 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
VISCODYNE-S SYRINR 30.35 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2 MG, MENTHOL 0.1 MG/ML