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Ascoril Expectorant Syrup | Uses | Side Effects | Dosage & Administration

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 Ascoril LS syrup is a combination of ambroxol, guaifenesin, and Levosalbutamol. The medication belongs to the class of drugs called Expectorants. During asthmatic attacks and chronic bronchitis, Ascoril LS Syrup relieves symptoms such as spasms, blockage, swelling, and contraction in the airways and lungs. The drug works by relaxing the muscles in the airways, thereby it reduces the phlegm in the air passage and facilitates mucus clearance.       Uses of Ascoril Expectorant Syrup Ascoril LS 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 provides relief from runny noses, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. Ascoril LS Syrup is also used to treat the effects of asthma attacks, such as airway blockage and spasms. It's also used to treat chronic bronchitis, a condition in which the airways within the lungs become inflamed and swollen. Mainly, it is used for...

L-Thyroxine Levothyroxine, Side Effects, Method of Administration and Dosage

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Levothyroxine Sodium is used to treat hypothyroidism (condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone). It is also used with surgery and radioactive iodine therapy to treat thyroid cancer. Levothyroxine is in a class of medications called hormones.     Side Effects Levothyroxine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: •    weight gain or loss •    headache •    vomiting •    diarrhea •    changes in appetite •    fever •    changes in menstrual cycle •    sensitivity to heat •    hair loss •    joint pain •    leg cramps Some side effects can be serious. If you experience either of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment: •   ...

Nimesulide 100mg - Composition,Indications, Dosage, Overdose & More

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Nimesulide Tablets is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the Cox-II enzyme that causes pain and inflammation. It reduces the production of free radicals that are produced by neutrophils during inflammation. It also inhibits the synthesis of platelet inhibiting factors, thereby blocking the release of messengers that causes pain and inflammation.                       Composition: Active ingredient: Nimesulide 1 single packet of 2 g of granules contains 100 mg of nimesulide. Excipients: macrogol cetostearyl ether, sucrose, maltodextrin, citric acid, orange flavor. How often can I take nimesulide? The maximum length of a course of nimesulide therapy is 15 days. Indications: Treatment of acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea. Nimesil should only be used as a second-line drug. The decision to prescribe nimesulide should be made on the basis of an assessment of all risks for a particular patient. Contraindications...