Sphylin Syrup

Sphylin Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from throat irritation, congestion and stuffiness.

Sphylin Syrup is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, restlessness, tremor, palpitations, and muscle cramp. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Cough

Cough
Sphylin Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Apart from this, Sphylin Syrup helps soothe your throat and gives relief from irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sphylin

• Nausea
• Headache
• Tremors
• Palpitations
• Muscle cramp
• Throat irritation
• Respiratory tract infection
• Respiratory tract inflammation
• Cough
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Tachycardia
• Dizziness
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Nervousness
• Weakness
• Irritability
• Drowsiness
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Difficulty in urination

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Sphylin Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Sphylin Syrup with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Sphylin Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Salbutamol, theophylline and menthol. Salbutamol and theophylline are bronchodilators which work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen airways. Menthol is an organic compound which loosens the mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out, and also relieves minor throat irritation.

• Sphylin Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough.
• Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
• Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
• In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then it's better to see your doctor.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of asthma.

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