Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml Substitute

Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely; Chlorpheniramine and Codeine, which relieves dry cough. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antihistaminic that blocks the action of a chemical messenger (histamine), which may trigger a cough due to allergy. Codeine is a cough suppressant. It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of the cough centre in the brain.

Do not take Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml with 'alprazolam' as co-administration of these two medicines may increase adverse effects such as sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. However, please consult a doctor before taking Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml with other medicines.

Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml is excreted in breast milk and may cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby. Therefore, if breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.

Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as a misuse of Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml in children may lead to serious adverse effects. Codeine in Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml may cause life-threatening respiratory depression and death in children who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.

Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Ascoril C Syrup 120 ml contains Chlorpheniramine, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.