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Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free


Product introduction

Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free 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.

Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free 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, bloating, indigestion, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, headache, skin 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. 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 Sitroxol-BR Syrup

Benefits of Sitroxol-BR Syrup

In Treatment of Cough with mucus

Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free 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 Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free 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 Sitroxol-BR 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 Sitroxol-BR

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

How to use Sitroxol-BR 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. Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sitroxol-BR Syrup works

Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Together, they make breathing easier.

Safety advice

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

What if you forget to take Sitroxol-BR Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free, 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

  • Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free 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 Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free 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.
  • Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free 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 Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free 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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Having cough and cold. Will ambropil br is ok for him
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Diagnosis can not be done without clinical examination. Please visit 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 medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.
Cough and cold from last one and half months. Take many medicine like biocof - BR
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
it can be tuberculosishave u done any test for itMontoux test, CBC, AFB for sputum
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FAQs

Will Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Sitroxol-BR Syrup Sugar Free?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack 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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Country of origin: India

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