Viscolate Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also thins and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.

Viscolate Syrup is taken with or without 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 nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, dryness in mouth, headache, rash, and weakness. 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. It 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. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Viscolate Syrup

Cough

Benefits of Viscolate Syrup

In Cough

Viscolate 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. Viscolate Syrup 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 Viscolate 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 Viscolate

Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Hives
Allergic reaction
Weakness
Sleepiness

How to use Viscolate 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. Viscolate Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Viscolate Syrup works

Viscolate Syrup is a combination of four medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Viscolate Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Viscolate 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 Viscolate Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Viscolate Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Viscolate Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Viscolate Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Viscolate Syrup is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Viscolate Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Viscolate Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Viscolate Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Viscolate 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.

Viscolate Syrup

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Xfactor Syrup

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₹28.3/syrup

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Levin AM Syrup

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J-Coff Syrup

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₹65/syrup

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Quick tips

Viscolate Syrup is used in the treatment of cough.
Keep taking it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver and kidney diseases, kindly consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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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.

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