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Olycoff-A Expectorant


Product introduction

Olycoff-A Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It loosens and thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. This makes it easier for you to cough it out. It also relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways making it easier for you to breathe.

Olycoff-A Expectorant 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, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, headache, rash, palpitations, 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. 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 Olycoff-A Expectorant

Benefits of Olycoff-A Expectorant

In Cough with mucus

Olycoff-A Expectorant gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduce its stickiness and makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Olycoff-A Expectorant will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Olycoff-A Expectorant

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 Olycoff-A

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

How to use Olycoff-A Expectorant

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. Olycoff-A Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Olycoff-A Expectorant works

Olycoff-A Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline, which relieves cough with mucus.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Olycoff-A Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olycoff-A Expectorant 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 Olycoff-A Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Olycoff-A Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Olycoff-A Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olycoff-A Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Olycoff-A Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olycoff-A Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Olycoff-A Expectorant in these patients.

What if you forget to take Olycoff-A Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of Olycoff-A Expectorant, 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.

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Quick tips

  • Olycoff-A Expectorant relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
  • 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 Olycoff-A Expectorant 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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Patient concerns

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Mucus cough is there already giving only nebulizer of asthalin which is batter combination?asthakind expectorant or azitromycin 100
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
The risks that are associated with self-medication include: ?Inaccurate diagnosis. ?Using inappropriate medications that cause side effects. ?Masking the symptoms of a serious condition. ?Delaying medical advice. ?Inaccurate dosage that leads to accidental overdoseDr need a diagnosis to suggest you medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without clinical examination of patient. There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. Your child may need antibiotics. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.
2-3 days I feel a little mucus in my nose and throat to remove it please suggest any medicine or expectorant
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Visit ent specialist to see for the reason such as allergy, infection and treatment depends upon the same
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FAQs

Can Olycoff-A Expectorant be used in a dry cough?

No, Olycoff-A Expectorant is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.

Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Olycoff-A Expectorant?

It is not recommended to use Olycoff-A Expectorant in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Olycoff-A Expectorant be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Olycoff-A Expectorant?

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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References

  1. European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Guaifenesin. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Terbutaline. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. ScienceDirect. Ambroxol. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2026

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