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About Litcoff LS Syrup

Litcoff LS Syrup belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

Litcoff LS Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely Levosalbutamol (bronchodilator), Ambroxol (mucolytic agent), and Guaifenesin (expectorant). Levosalbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, helping to cough out easily. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and helping to remove it from the airways.

Take Litcoff LS Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Litcoff LS Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Litcoff LS Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Litcoff LS Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Litcoff LS Syrup. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Litcoff LS Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Litcoff LS Syrup. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Litcoff LS Syrup to loosen mucus. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Litcoff LS Syrup.

Uses of Litcoff LS Syrup

Chesty cough with mucus

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before use. Take Litcoff LS Syrup with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Litcoff LS Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol, and Guaifenesin used to treat cough associated with mucus. Levosalbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Litcoff LS Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Litcoff LS Syrup. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Litcoff LS Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Litcoff LS Syrup. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Litcoff LS Syrup to loosen mucus. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Litcoff LS Syrup.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GuaifenesinProcarbazine
Severe
LevosalbutamolCarvedilol
Severe

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GuaifenesinProcarbazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Litcoff LS Syrup:
-

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Litcoff LS Syrup with Procarbazine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
LevosalbutamolCarvedilol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Litcoff LS Syrup:
Coadministration of Carvedilol and Litcoff LS Syrup may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Litcoff LS Syrup and Carvedilol, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevosalbutamolLevobunolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Litcoff LS Syrup:
Taking Litcoff LS Syrup with levalbuterol may reduce the benefits of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Litcoff LS Syrup can be taken with Levobunolol if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting doctor.
LevosalbutamolLabetalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Litcoff LS Syrup:
When Litcoff LS Syrup is used in combination with Labetalol, the therapeutic effectiveness of Litcoff LS Syrup can be decreased which may lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Litcoff LS Syrup with Labetalol may lead to an interaction, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevosalbutamolSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Litcoff LS Syrup:
Coadministration of Sotalol and Litcoff LS Syrup may decrease the bronchodilatory activities of Litcoff LS Syrup.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sotalol and Litcoff LS Syrup, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevosalbutamolPropranolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Litcoff LS Syrup:
Coadministration of propranolol and Litcoff LS Syrup can increase the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between propranolol and Litcoff LS Syrup, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
LevosalbutamolCocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Litcoff LS Syrup:
Taking Litcoff LS Syrup with Cocaine may cause irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Litcoff LS Syrup can be taken with Cocaine if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Litcoff LS Syrup contains Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol and Guaifenesin. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways.

Litcoff LS Syrup should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if have hyperthyroidism before taking Litcoff LS Syrup so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Litcoff LS Syrup.

Yes, Litcoff LS Syrup may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Litcoff LS Syrup to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Litcoff LS Syrup.

Litcoff LS Syrup should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Litcoff LS Syrup as it may increase blood sugar levels.

You are recommended to take Litcoff LS Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Litcoff LS Syrup, please consult your doctor.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Litcoff LS Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Litcoff LS Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Litcoff LS Syrup, please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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Special Advise

Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Litcoff LS Syrup if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

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