Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin
About
Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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.
Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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 Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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 Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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 Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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 Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin.
Uses of Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin
Medicinal Benefits
Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rash
- Tremor
- Stomach upset
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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 Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin may have interaction with antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin), water pills (furosemide), bronchodilators (albuterol, formoterol, vilanterol), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron), steroids (prednisone, budesonide).
Drug-Food Interaction: Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods or dietary supplements with Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: 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 Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin is excreted in human milk. Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionLevosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin.
Liver
cautionTake Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionLevosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
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.
Special Advise
Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.
Patients Concern
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.
FAQs
Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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.
Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if have hyperthyroidism before taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin.
Yes, Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin.
Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin 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 Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Levosalbutamol+ambroxol+guaifenesin, please consult your doctor.
