Toslin Expectorant 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 seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness.
Toslin Expectorant 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, stomach pain, coordination impaired, nervousness, restlessness and headache. 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 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 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. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Toslin Expectorant 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. Toslin Expectorant also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Toslin Expectorant
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 Toslin
Nausea
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Impaired coordination
Nervousness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Restlessness
Headache
How to use Toslin Expectorant
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. Toslin Expectorant may be taken with or without food.
How Toslin Expectorant works
Toslin Expectorant is a combination of four medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Toslin Expectorant
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Toslin Expectorant is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Toslin Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Toslin Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Toslin Expectorant is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Liver
CAUTION
Toslin Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Toslin Expectorant?
If you miss a dose of Toslin Expectorant, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Toslin Expectorant 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 2-3 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 stomach ulcers or asthma.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
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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.
Ambrolite S cough syrup is safe in pregnancy of 10 weeks.
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
If your cough is excessive, which might harm the pregnancy, in that case you can take this cough syrup. Otherwise avoid cough syrups in general during pregnancy. Take it only if cough is very bad.
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.
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.
Toslin Expectorant is used to relieve cough with mucus, nasal congestion, allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and other cold symptoms by suppressing cough, thinning mucus, and opening nasal passages.
Are there any conditions when I should not take Toslin Expectorant?
Do not take Toslin Expectorant if you have asthma, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe high blood pressure, an enlarged prostate causing trouble urinating, or certain enzyme deficiencies unless your doctor advises.
Can children safely take Toslin Expectorant?
Toslin Expectorant should only be given to children if prescribed by a doctor, as children can be more sensitive to side effects like drowsiness or excitation.
When should I contact my doctor during Toslin Expectorant treatment?
During Toslin Expectorant treatment, contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen, or if you develop a rash, difficulty breathing, persistent headache, or severe dizziness.
How long will Toslin Expectorant take to work?
The exact time Toslin Expectorant takes to work is not known. However, you may notice improvement in congestion within an hour after taking it. The full benefit may take longer.
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