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About Vexicof LS Syrup

Vexicof 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. 

Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Vexicof 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 Vexicof 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 Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup.

Uses of Vexicof LS Syrup

Chesty cough with mucus

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before use. Take Vexicof 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

Vexicof 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

Keep Vexicof LS Syrup out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup.

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.

Side Effects of Vexicof LS Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Skin rash
  • Tremor
  • Stomach upset

Habit Forming

No

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EXPECTORANT AND COUGH PRODUCTS

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FAQs

Vexicof 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.

Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Vexicof LS Syrup.

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

Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup as it may increase blood sugar levels.

You are recommended to take Vexicof 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 Vexicof LS Syrup, please consult your doctor.

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

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CEFUROXIME
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALBUTEROL
  • FORMOTEROL
  • VILANTEROL
  • ONDANSETRON
  • PREDNISONE
  • BUDESONIDE

Special Advise

Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Vexicof 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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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Vexicof LS Syrup is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Vexicof LS Syrup.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Vexicof LS Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Vexicof LS Syrup is excreted in human milk. Vexicof LS Syrup is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Vexicof LS Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Vexicof LS Syrup.

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Liver

Caution

Take Vexicof LS Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Vexicof LS Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Vexicof LS Syrup should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

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