ascoril ls syrup - Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Levosalbutamol (1mg/5ml) medicine

ascoril ls syrup

4.5 (6 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy Category C ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is ascoril ls syrup used for?

ascoril ls syrup (Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Levosalbutamol (1mg/5ml)) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Levosalbutamol (1mg/5ml), which Ambroxol increases mucus secretion and reduces viscosity by stimulating type II . Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Levosalbutamol (1mg/5ml)
  • Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š ascoril ls syrup Uses & Benefits

Symptomatic relief of cough with mucus, bronchial asthma, COPD.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Levosalbutamol (1mg/5ml)
Brand Nameascoril ls syrup
ManufacturerGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassInformation pending
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore below 30ยฐC, protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed from gastrointestinal tract.
DistributionWidely distributed; crosses placenta and enters breast milk.
Protein BindingAmbroxol: ~90%; Levosalbutamol: ~50%.
MetabolismAmbroxol: Hepatic via glucuronidation; Levosalbutamol: Hepatic via conjugation.
Half-LifeAmbroxol: 7-12 hours; Levosalbutamol: 2-7 hours.
ExcretionRenal (primarily as metabolites).
BioavailabilityAmbroxol: ~70-80%; Levosalbutamol: ~50%.
Onset of Action30-60 minutes.
Peak Plasma TimeAmbroxol: 1-3 hours; Levosalbutamol: 1-2 hours.
Duration of Action6-8 hours.

How It Works

Ambroxol increases mucus secretion and reduces viscosity by stimulating type II pneumocytes and Clara cells; Levosalbutamol selectively stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors, causing bronchodilation.

Mechanism Steps

1Ambroxol stimulates surfactant production
2Reduces mucus viscosity
3Levosalbutamol activates beta-2 receptors

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take ascoril ls syrup

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of ascoril ls syrup

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Tremor
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Palpitations
  • Cough

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Hypokalemia
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Paradoxical bronchospasm
  • Hypersensitivity reactions

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Anaphylaxis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Hepatitis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Minor
Minor
Minor

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • Tricyclic antidepressants
  • Beta-blockers

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Diuretics
  • Corticosteroids
  • Xanthine derivatives

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Anticholinergics
  • Other sympathomimetics

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant interactions.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase sedation risk; avoid concurrent use.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to components, tachyarrhythmias, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, severe hypertension.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Use with caution; excreted in breast milk.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, symptomatic treatment; monitor cardiac function.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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