Astharid Plus Tablet
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Product introduction
Astharid Plus Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
Astharid Plus Tablet is taken with or 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are stomach discomfort, tremors, increased heart rate, and palpitations. 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 can also cause sleepiness, 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 sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Astharid Plus Tablet is taken with or 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are stomach discomfort, tremors, increased heart rate, and palpitations. 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 can also cause sleepiness, 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 sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Astharid Plus Tablet
Benefits of Astharid Plus Tablet
In Cough
Astharid Plus Tablet 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. With the use of Astharid Plus Tablet as prescribed by the doctor, you can get relief from cough sooner. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Astharid Plus Tablet
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 Astharid Plus
- Tremors
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Upper abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
- Bloating
- Indigestion
How to use Astharid Plus Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Astharid Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Astharid Plus Tablet works
Astharid Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Terbutaline and Ambroxol, which relieves cough.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Astharid Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Astharid Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Astharid Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Astharid Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Astharid Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Astharid Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Astharid Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Astharid Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Astharid Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Astharid Plus Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Astharid Plus Tablet relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
- Stop taking Astharid Plus Tablet and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Astharid Plus Tablet
Twice A Day
67%
Thrice A Day
22%
Once A Day
11%
What are you using Astharid Plus Tablet for?
Cough
60%
Others
40%
How much was the improvement?
Average
75%
Excellent
25%
What were the side-effects while using Astharid Plus Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Astharid Plus Tablet?
With food
50%
With or witho*
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Astharid Plus Tablet on price
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Name: Empiai Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 102, Bhagat Singh Road, Vile Parle West, Mumbai - 400056, Nr Umesh Kiran Co Op HSG Soc
Country of origin: India
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