Asthakind-P Drops

Composition of Asthakind-P Drops

Asthakind-P Drops contains Ambroxol (7.5mg) + Guaifenesin (12.5mg) + Terbutaline (0.25mg). It belongs to the Mucolytic, Bronchodilator class of medicines.

Uses of Asthakind-P Drops

Treatment of Cough with mucus

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Cough with mucus Asthakind-P Drops helps gently soothe and relieve your child’s cough. It loosens thick mucus by increasing the water level of the mucus
• thereby making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. In addition to medication
• having your child drink lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water may help relieve symptoms.

How Asthakind-P Drops works

Asthakind-P Drops contains three active medicines. Each ingredient present in this medicine plays a pivotal role. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that decreases the stickiness of the mucus and helps in its removal from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways. Together, they offer overall relief from the cough.

How to take Asthakind-P Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Asthakind-P Drops may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regimen for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Asthakind-P Drops

Most side effects of Asthakind-P are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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 them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Asthakind-P Drops

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with a history of heart disease, hypertension, or hyperthyroidism. Consult a doctor before use in pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Do not take Asthakind-P if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty.

Interactions with other medicines

May interact with other bronchodilators, sedatives, and certain antidepressants.

How to store Asthakind-P Drops

Store below 25°C, protect from light and moisture.

Expert advice for Asthakind-P Drops

Asthakind-P Drops may make your child feel sleepy. Encourage your child to be careful while engaging in physical activities. Avoid sharing your child’s medication with other children, even if they have similar symptoms. Each child is unique, and the dosage and frequency of medicine are determined by factors such as body weight, age, and medical condition. Stop Asthakind-P Drops and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties. Wipe and disinfect surfaces after sneezing or coughing to prevent allergies. Ensure your child drinks plenty of fluids to help thin and clear mucus from the lungs. Keep your child away from caffeinated drinks and avoid spicy or fried foods. All these can trigger coughing. Make your child gargle with warm salt water and ensure your child takes enough rest.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MANKIND (PHARMA)

Therapeutic class:

RESPIRATORY

Drug class:

Mucolytic, Bronchodilator