Vasaka Syrup

Composition of Vasaka Syrup

Vasaka Syrup contains Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) leaf extract (strength not specified). It belongs to the Herbal expectorant/bronchodilatory agent (Adhatoda vasica preparation) class of medicines.

Uses of Vasaka Syrup

• Productive cough
• chest congestion
• bronchitis-like symptoms
• sore throat/upper respiratory tract irritation
• supportive relief in common cold with mucus

Key benefits

• Helps loosen and expel mucus
• Relieves chest congestion
• Soothes throat irritation
• Supports easier breathing in cough with phlegm

How Vasaka Syrup works

Vasaka contains alkaloids such as vasicine/vasicinone that help loosen and expel mucus (expectorant action) and may relieve bronchial spasm. It soothes irritated airways and supports easier breathing by reducing congestion.

How to take Vasaka Syrup

Oral syrup. Shake well before use. Take the measured dose as advised on the label/physician; typically taken 2–3 times daily after food with lukewarm water. Use a measuring cup/spoon; do not exceed recommended dose.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Vasaka Syrup

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

• Nausea
• stomach upset
• heartburn
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• allergic rash

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 Vasaka Syrup

Warnings and precautions

If cough persists beyond 7 days, recurs, or is accompanied by fever, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, or blood in sputum, consult a doctor. Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to limited safety data and traditional uterotonic association of vasaka. Use with caution in people with gastritis/peptic ulcer. Stop use and seek medical help if allergic symptoms occur.

Do not take Vasaka if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

No well-established drug interactions; use caution if taking other cough/cold medicines, bronchodilators, or sedating antihistamines to avoid duplication of therapy. Consult doctor if on chronic medicines.

How to store Vasaka Syrup

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Vasaka Syrup

Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

HIMALAYA DRUG COMPANY`

Therapeutic class:

Cough & Cold (Expectorant)

Drug class:

Herbal expectorant/bronchodilatory agent (Adhatoda vasica preparation)