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Overview
VISCODYNE LS PLUS SYP is a Schedule H drug.VISCODYNE LS PLUS SYP is composed of: AMBROXOL (15.0 MG), GUAIFENESIN (10 MG/ML), LEVOSALBUTAMOL (0.5 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.
Usage
GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping CoughGUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
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
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
Common Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset StomachSerious Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty BreathingTechnical Classification
GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ALBUTAMOL LS SYP | INR 74.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , LEVOSALBUTAMOL |
| ALTIME LS 15MG/0.5MG/50MG SYP | INR 69.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| AMBRODIL LX DPS | INR 35 for 15 ML DROP | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , LEVOSALBUTAMOL |
| AMBRODIL LX SYP | INR 64.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| AMBRODIL LX SYPUP | INR 64.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| AMBROLITE LEVO LIQUID | INR 74.25 for 100 ML LIQUID | LEVOSALBUTAMOL 30.0 MG, AMBROXOL 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 5.0 MG |
| AMBROLITE LEVO SYP | INR 81.5 for 100 ML LIQUID | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| ASCORIL LS DPS | INR 44.5 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 12.5 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.25 MG |
| ASCORIL LS SYP | INR 83 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| ASCORIL LS SYRUP | INR 83 for 100ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| ASCORIL PLUS LS SYP | INR 83 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1 MG |
| ASTHAKIND LS SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| ASTHALIN AX SYP 30MG/1MG/50MG | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| BRIOVENT LS SYP | INR 63 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| BRO-ZEDEX LS KID SYP | INR 81.5 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| BRO-ZEDEX LS ORAL DPS | INR 41 for 15 ML ORAL DROPS | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , LEVOSALBUTAMOL |
| BRO-ZEDEX LS PLUS SYP | INR 91.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| BRONCHO TUSSIN LS DPS | INR 40 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 25.0 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.25 MG |
| BROSIX LEVO SYP | INR 58.53 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| BROZEET LS PLUS SYP | INR 75.55 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , LEVOSALBUTAMOL |
| BROZEET LS SYP | INR 72.8 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| BROZEET PLUS 15MG/0.5MG/50MG SYP | INR 69 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| CHERICOF LS SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1 MG |
| CHERICOF LS SYPUP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| CHESTACE AX SYP | INR 63.75 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| COFSY LS 30MG/1MG/50MG SYP | INR 62.33 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| DELETUS LS SYP | INR 75 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| DUCOF LS SYP | INR 64 for 200 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 6 MG/ML, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| EXITUSS 1MG/30MG/50MG SYP | INR 57.13 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| INDIKOF LS SYP | INR 70 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| KOFAREST-PD 7.5MG/0.25MG/12MG DPS | INR 46.64 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 12.0 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.25 MG |
| KOFIRAX SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| KUFRIL DPS | INR 30.5 for 15 ML | GUAIFENESIN 12.5 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.25 MG |
| KUFRIL LS DPS | INR 43 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 12.5 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.25 MG |
| KUFRIL LS PLUS SYP | INR 67 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| KUFRIL LS SYP | INR 68 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| LEVOLIN PLUS SYP | INR 71.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1 MG |
| LEVOLIN PLUS SYPUP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| MACBERRY JUNIOR SYP | INR 59.2 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 15 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| MACBERY 5MG/4MG/50MG SYP | INR 68.7 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 5.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG |
| MACBERY DR SYP | INR 67.3 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , LEVOSALBUTAMOL |
| MACBERY JUNIOR SYP | INR 59.2 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| MACBERY LS SYP | INR 69 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| MACBERY SYP | INR 31.7 for 60 ML SYRUP | LEVOSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL |
| MUCARYL LS SYP | INR 83 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| NAKUF LS 0.5MG/15MG/50MG LIQUID | INR 60 for 100 ML LIQUID | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| PIRITEXYL LS SYP | INR 55 for 60ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 15 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| RESPICURE LS 1MG/30MG/50MG SYP | INR 69.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| RONYCUF L SYP | INR 54.56 for 100 ML SYRUP | LEVOSALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL |
| SALBETOL LS 30MG/1MG/50MG SYP | INR 60 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| SOLVIN LS SYP | INR 69.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| SULUNG BMX 1MG/30MG/50MG SYP | INR 69.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| SULUNG PD 0.5MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 35.2 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| TARIFIC SYP | INR 69 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| TUSILIN LS SYP | INR 70.47 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 6 MG/ML, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| TUSPEL LS 15MG/0.5MG/50MG SYP | INR 69 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 15 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| TUSPEL LS 15MG/0.5MG/50MG SYPUP | INR 68 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| TUSPEL LS 30MG/1MG/50MG SYP | INR 70 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| VISCODYNE LS PLUS DPS | INR 42 for 15 ML DROP | LEVOSALBUTAMOL , AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN |
| VISCODYNE LS PLUS SYP | INR 83.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| XPECT LS SYP | INR 74 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| ZEROTUSS XP 30MG/1MG/50MG SYP | INR 64.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| ZEROTUSS XP 7.5MG/0.25MG/12.5MG DPS | INR 38 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 12.5 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 0.25 MG |
| ZEROTUSS XP SYP | INR 64.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOSALBUTAMOL 1 MG |