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Product introduction

Elwicuf Am Syrup is a combination medicine 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 relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing and also relieves minor throat irritation.

Elwicuf Am Syrup 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, diarrhea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, and fatigue. 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.

Uses of Elwicuf Am Syrup

Benefits of Elwicuf Am Syrup

In Cough with mucus

Elwicuf Am Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduces its stickiness and thus makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Elwicuf Am Syrup 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.

Side effects of Elwicuf Am 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 Elwicuf Am

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Allergic reaction
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness

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

How Elwicuf Am Syrup works

Elwicuf Am Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Levocetirizine and Menthol which relieve cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Elwicuf Am Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Elwicuf Am 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 Elwicuf Am Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Elwicuf Am Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Elwicuf Am Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Elwicuf Am Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Elwicuf Am Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Elwicuf Am Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Elwicuf Am Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Elwicuf Am 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

  • Elwicuf Am Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough with mucus.
  • 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. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
  • If you are drowsy after taking Elwicuf Am Syrup, you should not drive or operate any machinery.
  • In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then its 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 for e.g. anti-depressants.
  • Elwicuf Am Syrup should not be given to kids.

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Patient concerns

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Cogestion in chest with cough with mucus
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.
Cough regularly with lots of mucus
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take sitopaladi churan half spoon twice with honey, trikatu tablet 2 tablet twice
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References

  1. European Medicine Agency. Ambroxol; 2001. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Guaifenesin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 17 Apr. 2019]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. ScienceDirect. Menthol. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  5. ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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