Viscodyne Ls Drops

Composition

Levosalbutamol 0.5 mg + Ambroxol 7.5 mg + Guaiphenesin 12.5 mg per mL (commonly used strength; verify pack label)

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)

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

How it 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).

Directions for use

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.

Side effects

Common side effects of Viscodyne Ls Drops may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •stomach upset
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
• •headache