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Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Information regarding the use of Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup

Acebrophylline(50mg/5ml)

Ascovent syrup uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

How ascovent syrup works

Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe.

Common side effects of ascovent syrup

Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Drowsiness, Heartburn, Increased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite, Rash, Itching, Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal discomfort, Abdominal distension, Esophageal bleeding, Red spots or bumps, Breathing problems, High white blood cell count, Nasal inflammation

SUBSTITUTES FOR Ascovent Syrup

12 Substitutes
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  • Ambrodil-XP Syrup
    (100 ml Syrup in bottle)
    Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 1.24/ml of Syrup
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    Rs. 129
    pay 36% more per ml of Syrup
  • Resebron Syrup
    (60 ml Syrup in bottle)
    Invision Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 0.85/ml of Syrup
    generic_icon
    Rs. 52.50
    save 7% more per ml of Syrup
  • Acebrolin 50mg/5ml Syrup
    (100 ml Syrup in bottle)
    Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 0.74/ml of Syrup
    generic_icon
    Rs. 76.18
    save 19% more per ml of Syrup
  • Abrofyl Syrup
    (100 ml Syrup in bottle)
    Alkem Laboratories Ltd
    Rs. 0.81/ml of Syrup
    generic_icon
    Rs. 89.50
    save 11% more per ml of Syrup
  • Phyllin-AC 50mg Syrup
    (100 ml Syrup in bottle)
    RND Laboratories Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 0.76/ml of Syrup
    generic_icon
    Rs. 78
    save 17% more per ml of Syrup

Expert advice FOR Ascovent Syrup

  • You have been prescribed Acebrophylline for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
  • Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
  • Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Frequently asked questions FOR Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup

Acebrophylline

Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. How should Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup be taken?
Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
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Q. When should Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup be avoided?
Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup.
Q. Is Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup the same as theophylline?
Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Ascovent 50mg/5ml Syrup works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)