Indications This herbal cough syrup liquefies phlegm, It soothes irritation of throat and helps relieve hoarseness. It is a very effective treatment option for all types of cough such as dry irritable cough, allergic & smokers cough.
Therapeutic Class Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Description This syrup is a combination of the traditional herb specially indicated for the treatment of all types of cough. All the herbs used in the syrup are standardized and clinically proven effective to relief cough with potent anti-allergic properties. This is an ideal cough syrup as it is a non-sedating, non-alcoholic, non-constipating and safe for paediatric patients. It is free of side effects like drowsiness and dry mouth.
Pharmacology Adhatoda vasica (Vasak): It contains alkaloids vasicine & vasicinone. It has mucolytic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Piper longum (Pipul): Effective in allergic and asthmatic cough, chronic congestion and hoarseness. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Jastimadhu): Relieves irritation of throat. Used as demulcent, expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent. Terminalia chebula (Haritaki): It has laxative properties. It removes toxin from the body. Saussurea lappa (Kur): It has antiseptic, disinfectant and anti-inflammatory properties and also effective in bronchial asthma. Zingiber officinale (Ginger): Acts as an antihistamine and very useful in common cold. Piper nigrum (Black pepper): It has bacteriostatic, fungistatic and anti-inflammatory properties. Syzygium aromaticum (Labango): Removes cough, sore throat and coryza. Elettaria cardamomum (Elach): It has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It prevents bad breath. It is used as an aromatic stimulant, carminative and flavoring agent. Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Darchini): It relieves cough due to its soothing action. It is a good anti-infective agent. Cinnamomum tamala (Tejpata): It helps to cure respiratory disorders including flu, sinusitis, asthma and chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane. Pistacia integerrima (Kakra sringi): Helps in cough, asthma and anorexia. Myrica nagi ( katphal): It helps to relieve dyspnoea, cough and throat irritation. Ocimum sanctum (Basil): It is effective to increase soothing action and to relieve acute cough.
Dosage & Administration Children under 12 years: 1-2 teaspoonful (5-10 ml) 2-3 times a day. Adult: 3 teaspoonful (15 ml) 2-3 times a day.
Interaction No clinically significant drug interactions have been reported.
Contraindications There is no evidence available on contraindication but it may happen in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its ingredients.
Side Effects Herbal medicine is clinically proven as safe and well tolerated. In the recommended dose side-effects are rare. But, in high dose diarrhea, vomiting may occur.
Pregnancy & Lactation The safety of the components used in this herbal cough syrup has not been studied in pregnancy. It is not known whether this product passes into breast milk. Therefore, the drug should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Precautions & Warnings Caution needed if use in pregnancy and lactation.
Overdose Effects Symptoms of overdose may include diarrhea and vomiting.
Storage Conditions Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
