Askorel15 ml

Askorel 15 ml is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Askorel 15 ml is also used for pre & post-operative cough sedation in patients who will undergo surgical procedures and bronchoscopy. It can be used in the acute cough of any ... Read moreAskorel 15 ml is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Askorel 15 ml is also used for pre & post-operative cough sedation in patients who will undergo surgical procedures and bronchoscopy. It can be used in the acute cough of any etiology, whooping cough and cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections (tracheitis, laryngitis, bronchitis) etc.

Cough suppressant

Askorel 15 ml belongs to the anti-cough medicines of central action. It exerts expectorant, moderate bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory action. Askorel 15 ml also increases the spirometery indexes and blood oxygenation. It is safe and non-sedating which is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. The active metabolites of Askorel 15 ml have also antitussive action.

Tablet: Adult: 2-3 tablets daily at 8 to 12 hours intervals, Adolescents over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Syrup: Children (3-6 years): 5 ml 3 times daily, Children (6-12 years): 10 ml 3 times daily, Adolescent: 15 ml 3 times daily, Adult: 15 ml 4 times daily. Pediatric Drops: Children (1-3 years): 0.75 ml 4 times daily, Children (2 months-1 year): 0.50 ml 4 times daily.

Use in adult: Askorel 15 ml 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily. Askorel 15 ml syrup: 15 ml 4 times daily. Use in children & adolescents:Askorel 15 ml 50 mg tablet: Adolescent over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Askorel 15 ml syrup: Children (3-6 yrs): 5 ml 3 times daily. Children (6-12 yrs): 10 ml 3 times daily. Adolescent: 15 ml 3 times daily. Askorel 15 ml pediatric drops: Children ( 2 months- 1 yrs): 0.50 ml 4 times daily. Children (1-3 yrs): 0.75 ml 4 times daily.

Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided.

Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.

Tolerance of Askorel 15 ml is good.Adverse reactions such as rash,nausea,diarrhoea and vertigo have been observed in a few rare cases,resolving after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal.

Askorel 15 ml should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. During the remainder of pregnancy, it can be used if indicated by a physician but with caution. As a general rule, for safety reasons, in the absence of data on elimination of the active substance in breast milk, the benefits of Askorel 15 ml administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.

Askorel 15 ml suppresses the cough reflex and therefore the concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided, since it may lead to mucus retention in the airways, which increases the risk of bronchospasm and respiratory infections. If the cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children younger than12 years of age) doctor must be consulted.

Accidental overdose with Askorel 15 ml can cause the following symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of balance and hypotension. Standard emergency procedures should be followed: activated charcoal, saline laxatives and standard cardio-respiratory resuscitation.

Keep away from light and moisture, store below 30°C. Keep all the medicines out of the reach of children.

Cough suppressant

Askorel 15 ml acts directly on the brain's cough center to suppress cough. Askorel 15 ml is safe and non-sedating which is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. Askorel 15 ml is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration. Maximum concentration is reached within 9 hours with the sustained-release tablet. This is extremely protein-bound and plasma elimination half-life is about 13 hours. The active metabolites of Askorel 15 ml have also antitussive action.

Askorel 15 ml should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. During the remainder of pregnancy, it can be used if indicated by a physician but with caution. As a general rule, for safety reasons, in the absence of data on elimination of the active substance in breast milk, the benefits of Askorel 15 ml administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.