Geocough-ATG Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves throat irritation and provides cooling sensation.

Geocough-ATG Syrup 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 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, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, tremor, and increased heart rate. 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.

Uses of Geocough-ATG Syrup

Cough

Benefits of Geocough-ATG Syrup

In Cough

Geocough-ATG 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. Geocough-ATG Syrup also soothes your throat and gives relief from irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Geocough-ATG Syrup

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 Geocough-ATG

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Bloating
Indigestion

How to use Geocough-ATG Syrup

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. Geocough-ATG Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Geocough-ATG Syrup works

Geocough-ATG Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Geocough-ATG Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Geocough-ATG Syrup 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 Geocough-ATG Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Geocough-ATG Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Geocough-ATG Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Geocough-ATG Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Geocough-ATG Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Geocough-ATG Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Geocough-ATG Syrup 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 Geocough-ATG Syrup 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.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Thyroid test & dr. Prescription attached, my mother is vagetarian please suggest precautions, food habbit to be adopted & how to get rid of this problem please suggest thyroid specialist at jabalpur (MP), Nagpur, Raipur and at bilaspur. My mother also taking high BP pills.

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

To get complete thyroid evaluation - FT3, FT4, anti TPO antibodies, ATG, USG-ThyroidTake low sodium diet To EAT PLENTY OF water filled vegetables like cucumber, doodhi, tarbooz etc.

suffering at Thyroid .pls advice She is suffered from thyroid, report attached.

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

This only gives me information that there is decreased functioning of her thyroid. She still needs more investigations to reach a diagnosis. Please get the following tests done(after 12 hours fasting) FT3, FT4, antiTPO antibodies, ATG & a Thyroid Ultrasound ScanPlease upload the reports & I will help you out

My mother is suffering from Aplastic anemia since last 11 month ad she had gone through the ATG treatment 8 month ago currently there is increase in the blood count but the impact is very nominal her last report has below count - HB - 6.2 Platlets - 70000 WBC - 1200 she has to given the blood transfusion on regular basis so please let me know if any treatment available in Ayurveda.

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Case has to be seen in person before starting the treatment

FAQs

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Geocough-ATG Syrup be more effective?

No, taking higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having increased side effects. If you do not find any relief in your symptoms while taking Geocough-ATG Syrup, please consult your doctor.

In which type of cough will the doctor prescribe Geocough-ATG Syrup?

Geocough-ATG Syrup is indicated in the treatment of a cough that is associated with excessive mucus secretion.

Are there any contraindications associated with use of Geocough-ATG Syrup?

It is not recommended to use Geocough-ATG Syrup if you have hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation. Avoid the medication if you have pre-existing ischaemic heart disease, significant risk factors for ischaemic heart disease and gastric ulceration.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Geocough-ATG Syrup?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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