Pregnancy Interaction

• Only use during pregnancy if a doctor tells you to and only if you really need to.
• Be careful when using levosalbutamol because it can make your heart beat faster.
• People think that ambroxol is safe beyond the first trimester.
• You shouldn't use guaifenesin in the first trimester unless you really need to.
• Breastfeeding: Only little amounts get into the milk; only use it under a doctor's care.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does Alkof LS Syrup do?

It helps with breathing problems, chest congestion, and wet coughs that are caused by mucus.

Q2. Does it stop the cough right away?

No, it helps break up and eliminate mucus, which makes the cough better over time.

Q3. Can kids have it?

Yes, but only if a doctor prescribes medication for kids and gives the right dose for their age.

Q4. Is it safe to take alongside antibiotics?

Yes, they are often given simultaneously for chest infections.

Q5. Will it make you sleepy?

In general, no, it does not make you sleepy.

Expert Advice

• Drink a lot of warm water to assist get rid of mucus.
• Stay away from smoking and places with a lot of pollution.
• For optimal benefits, take the dose at the same time every day.
• People with high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or heart problems should be careful when using this medicine because of Levosalbutamol.
• If it makes your cough worse, don't take it before bed.

Side Effects

• A lot:
• Feeling sick and throwing up
• Pain in the stomach
• Mouth that is dry
• A small headache
• Shakes
• Faster heart rate (palpitations)
• Being nervous
• Uncommon:
• Pain in the chest
• Very bad dizziness
• Reactions to allergies

 How It Works

• Levosalbutamol: Relaxes the muscles in the airways, which makes it easier for air to flow (bronchodilation).
• Ambroxol breaks down thick mucus so that it is less thick.
• Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps you cough up phlegm.
• They work together to relax breathing, alleviate chest congestion, and stop productive (wet) coughs.

Medicine Interaction

• Use with care with:
• Other drugs that open up the airways
• Drugs that help with asthma
• Medicines for high blood pressure
• Medicines for the thyroid
• Diuretics (risk of low potassium)
• Antidepressants
• Beta-blockers (lessen the effects of Levosalbutamol)
• Drinking
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

 How to Use

• Before using, shake well.
• Usually taken two to three times a day, or as your doctor says.
• To get the right dose, use a measuring cup.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Don't take more than the suggested dose.
• Stay well-hydrated.

 Uses / Indications

• Alkof LS Syrup is used to help with:
• Cough that is wet or productive
• Congestion in the chest
• Bronchitis
• Coughing up mucus because of asthma
• Mucus buildup due to COPD
• Respiratory tract infections with mucus