Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup 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 relaxes the muscles in your airway. Together, they make breathing easier.

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg 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 headache, palpitations, stomach upset, tremor, muscle cramp, 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 dizziness and 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 worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Salphyllin Syrup

Treatment of Cough

Benefits of Salphyllin Syrup

In Treatment of Cough

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours.

Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Salphyllin 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 Salphyllin

Headache
Palpitations
Upset stomach
Tremors
Muscle cramp
Allergic reaction
Increased heart rate

How to use Salphyllin 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. Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Salphyllin Syrup works

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Ambroxol and Salbutamol, which relieves cough.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg 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 Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Salphyllin Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg 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 Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg 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

What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough

Cold and nasal block from 2 to 3 days and now followed by dry cough. Whereas the clod and nasal block has reduced. Cough will be heavy in closed room under A/c but no cough while walking / jogging / climbing stairs. What to do ? Shall I use Ambrolite D ?

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Don't use it, it may be infective cough. Ambrolyte D will suppress your cough and it will accumulate in chest. This is good in dry cough

I am 29 weeks into my pregnancy. Have extreme dry cough and was given augmentin 625 and then some DCT syrup. None have had any effects. Please suggest something as i cannot sleep at nights due to dry coughing And now i am suggested TusQ Dx Should i consume it???

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please avoid cough syrups in pregnancy. Warm water and salt gargling and honey help soothe a cough. you can take dabur haunts syrup if cough is persistent.

User feedback

Patients taking Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup

Thrice A Day

89%

Twice A Day

11%

What are you using Salphyllin Syrup for?

Cough

67%

Others

33%

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Poor

33%

What were the side-effects while using Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup?

Constipation

50%

No Side Effec*

50%

*No Side Effect

FAQs

What is Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup?

Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup is a combination of Ambroxol and Salbutamol / Albuterol which relieve cough. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator which widens the airways by relaxing its muscles. Together, they make breathing easier.

Is it safe to use Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup?

Yes, Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup is safe to you in most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted side effects like tremor, headache, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), palpitations, dizziness, nervousness, muscle cramp, increased heart rate. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any problem due to the medication.

Can Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup cause headaches and shakiness?

Yes, you may experience headache and shakiness with the use of Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup. Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup is a combination of ambroxol and salbutamol. Salbutamol may cause these side effects. For headaches, drink plenty of water, get sufficient rest and avoid alcohol. Usually headaches go away after a week. If they persist for a long time, contact your doctor. Feeling shaky is a common side effect of Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup and goes away after sometime.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Salphyllin 15 mg/1 mg Syrup?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in. The pack should be 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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