Viscodyne Ls Drops

Composition of Viscodyne Ls Drops

Viscodyne Ls Drops contains Levosalbutamol 0.5 mg + Ambroxol 7.5 mg + Guaiphenesin 12.5 mg per mL (commonly used strength; verify pack label). It belongs to the Beta-2 agonist + Mucolytic + Expectorant class of medicines.

Uses of Viscodyne Ls Drops

• Relief of wet/productive cough with thick mucus
• chest congestion
• acute bronchitis
• bronchospasm with mucus in conditions like asthma/COPD (as prescribed)

Key benefits

• Loosens and thins thick mucus
• Helps clear chest congestion
• Relieves wheeze/bronchospasm
• Improves breathing in productive cough

How Viscodyne Ls Drops works

Ambroxol thins and loosens mucus (mucolytic) and improves its clearance. Guaiphenesin helps expel mucus by increasing respiratory tract fluid (expectorant). Levosalbutamol relaxes airway smooth muscles to open the airways and reduce wheeze (bronchodilator).

How to take Viscodyne Ls Drops

Oral drops. Shake well before use and measure with the provided dropper. Give the dose exactly as prescribed by the doctor; can be taken with or without food (preferably after food if stomach upset). Ensure adequate fluids to help loosen mucus.

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 the missed dose of Viscodyne Ls as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Viscodyne Ls than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Viscodyne Ls Drops

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• tremor
• palpitations
• restlessness
• throat irritation
• 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 Viscodyne Ls Drops

Warnings and precautions

Use only on medical advice in infants/young children. Use with caution in heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, seizures, and in patients with severe liver/kidney disease. Do not exceed prescribed dose; seek care for breathing difficulty, worsening wheeze, chest pain, severe palpitations, or allergic reactions. Not for dry cough unless prescribed.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta-blockers (may reduce bronchodilator effect), other bronchodilators/sympathomimetics (increased side effects), MAO inhibitors/TCAs (may increase cardiovascular effects), diuretics/corticosteroids (risk of low potassium), digoxin (arrhythmia risk with hypokalaemia)

How to store Viscodyne Ls Drops

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Respiratory (Expectorant/Mucolytic with Bronchodilator)

Drug class:

Beta-2 agonist + Mucolytic + Expectorant