ON Cough-LS Syrup is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. 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.
ON Cough-LS 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 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 dizziness, vomiting, change in taste, diarrhea, headache, and rashes. 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.
ON Cough-LS Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also relaxes the muscles of the airways and widens it. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. ON Cough-LS Syrup 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.
How to use ON Cough-LS 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. ON Cough-LS Syrup may be taken with or without food.
How ON Cough-LS Syrup works
ON Cough-LS Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol and Guaifenesin which relieve cough with mucus. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with ON Cough-LS Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of ON Cough-LS Syrup during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of ON Cough-LS Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
ON Cough-LS Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
ON Cough-LS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
ON Cough-LS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take ON Cough-LS Syrup?
If you miss a dose of ON Cough-LS Syrup, 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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ON Cough-LS Syrup 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 ON Cough-LS 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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Patient concerns
Patient concerns
Cogestion in chest with cough with mucus
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.
Dear ma'am I delivered a baby boy on 2 Aug 16 thru cesarian section. From then onwards I got cough and khaansi I take medicine home remedies also but no use. Is it harmful?? Plz tell any remedies for my cough.thnx
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hi PATIENT dabur honitus and hot ginger tea and honey helps with cough. I would not suggest you to take any cough syrup at the moment if you are breastfeeding.
Hello, dry and seasonal cough is generally treated with home remedies or cough lozenges. If the cough is persistent, it needs evaluation for chest signs.
Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.There are many underlying causes of Patient?s 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 patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlersPatient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. 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.
Child has cough for a week.not going with cough syrup
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlers.Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. 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.
Suffering from cough and cold with rising the temperature and also winter season going on m Suggest the best cough syrup
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlers.You should never give children under 4 years of age over-the-counter cough and cold products without checking with your child's doctor. These medicines may harm young children.Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use Paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.
I m having cough of and on .its chronic sometimes dry.also have breathlessness
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take taalishadi churan half spoon twice with honey, jufex cough syrup 10 ml twice after meal with water, halleezy tablet 2 tablet twice with warm water
ON Cough-LS Syrup is used to treat a productive cough with chest congestion, wheezing, and thick mucus. It helps relax the airways, loosen mucus, and make coughing more effective.
Who should not take ON Cough-LS Syrup?
ON Cough-LS Syrup should not be taken by people who are allergic to levosalbutamol, ambroxol, guaifenesin, or any ingredient in the medicine. Always inform your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to similar medicines before.
Can ON Cough-LS Syrup be dangerous for heart patients?
Caution is needed in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or abnormal heart rhythms. ON Cough-LS Syrup can sometimes increase heart rate or cause palpitations, so it must be used carefully in such patients.
Is ON Cough-LS Syrup safe for diabetic patients?
If you have uncontrolled diabetes, you should take ON Cough-LS Syrup only under medical advice. It may affect blood sugar control in some patients, so regular monitoring is important.
What serious side effects can happen with ON Cough-LS Syrup?
Serious side effects of ON Cough-LS Syrup may include fast or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, worsening breathing problems, or seizures. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
Can ON Cough-LS Syrup cause nervousness or tremors?
Yes, like other bronchodilator medicines, ON Cough-LS Syrup may cause nervousness, shaking of hands (tremors), or restlessness. These are rare and usually improve with continued treatment, but should be reported if severe.
Is ON Cough-LS Syrup safe for children?
Yes, ON Cough-LS Syrup is safe for children when given in the recommended dose. However, children with heart disease, high blood pressure, or seizure disorders should take it only under strict medical supervision.
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