Axetuss Syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is axetuss syrup used for?
Axetuss Syrup is a combination medicine containing Bromhexine (2mg) and Guaifenesin (50mg). It is used to relieve cough with thick mucus and chest congestion. Bromhexine breaks down mucus, while Guaifenesin helps expel it, making breathing easier.
- Generic Name: Bromhexine + Guaifenesin
- Manufacturer: Biotabs Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ axetuss syrup Uses & Benefits
Productive cough, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, COPD
Off-label uses: Sinusitis, Cystic fibrosis (adjunct)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Bromhexine + Guaifenesin |
| Brand Name | Ascoril Plus Expectorant |
| Manufacturer | Biotabs Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Mucolytic and Expectorant |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Bromhexine increases secretion of respiratory tract fluid and reduces mucus viscosity; Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract fluid output and reduces mucus viscosity.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take axetuss syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of axetuss syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bronchospasm
- Severe allergic reaction
- GI bleeding
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cough suppressants (e.g., Dextromethorphan) | Moderate | May reduce effectiveness of Guaifenesin |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | May increase drying effect on respiratory secretions |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Cough suppressants
- Anticholinergics
โก Moderate Interactions
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Other CNS depressants
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, peptic ulcer, persistent cough with high fever
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Cough frequency, sputum characteristics, respiratory status
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive care
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose