Sputex-LS 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.

Sputex-LS 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 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.

Uses of Sputex-LS Syrup

Cough with mucus

Benefits of Sputex-LS Syrup

In Cough with mucus

Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free 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. Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free 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 Sputex-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. Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sputex-LS Syrup works

Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free 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

UNSAFE

Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sputex-LS 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free 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

Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free in these patients.

What if you forget to take Sputex-LS Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Sputex-LS 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.

All substitutes

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

Sputex-LS Syrup Sugar Free

₹102/Syrup

Bro-Zedex LS Syrup Raspberry

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹175.5/syrup

66% costlier

Bro-Zedex LS Syrup

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹175.5/syrup

66% costlier

Wiscoryl LS Syrup

Winystra Pharmaceuticals Pvt . Ltd.

₹82/syrup

23% cheaper

Kuffrest LS Syrup

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹93/syrup

12% cheaper

Brozeet-LS 1mg Syrup

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹142.6/syrup

35% costlier

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Quick tips

Sputex-LS Syrup

Sputex-LS 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 Sputex-LS 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

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

Viral fever 5 days back consulted and completed the course. Now suffering with cough . Pls advise

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Take syrup Ascoril ls 10 ml thrice a day for 5 days

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References

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European Medicine Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products; 2015. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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