Sphylin Syrup
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Product introduction
Sphylin Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from throat irritation, congestion and stuffiness.
Sphylin Syrup is taken 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, stomach discomfort, headache, restlessness, tremor, palpitations, and muscle cramp. 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 may also cause dizziness, 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 dizziness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Sphylin Syrup is taken 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, stomach discomfort, headache, restlessness, tremor, palpitations, and muscle cramp. 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 may also cause dizziness, 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 dizziness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Sphylin Syrup
Benefits of Sphylin Syrup
In Cough
Sphylin 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. Apart from this, Sphylin Syrup helps soothe your throat and gives relief from irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Sphylin 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 Sphylin
- Nausea
- Headache
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
- Throat irritation
- Respiratory tract infection
- Respiratory tract inflammation
- Cough
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Tachycardia
- Dizziness
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Nervousness
- Weakness
- Irritability
- Drowsiness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Difficulty in urination
How to use Sphylin 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. Sphylin Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Sphylin Syrup with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Avoid Sphylin Syrup with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Sphylin Syrup works
Sphylin Syrup is a combination of three medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sphylin Syrup.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sphylin 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sphylin Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sphylin Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sphylin 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.
Sphylin 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sphylin Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sphylin Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sphylin Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sphylin Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Sphylin Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Sphylin 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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Quick tips
- Sphylin Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough.
- Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then it's better to see your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of asthma.
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Address: Lifecom Pharmaceuticals (I) Pvt.Ltd., 316 Hind Nagar kanpur road, klanpur road, Lucknow-226012, Uttar Pradesh, India
Country of origin: India
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