Ultikof Expectorant

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ambroxol (30mg) + Guaifenesin (100mg) + Terbutaline (1.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	595

FAQ

Can Ultikof Expectorant be used in a dry cough?

No, Ultikof Expectorant is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Ultikof Expectorant be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ultikof Expectorant?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Ultikof Expectorant?

It is not recommended to use Ultikof Expectorant in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.

What if you forget to take Ultikof Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of Ultikof Expectorant, 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.

Ultikof Expectorant Reviews

Ultikof Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It loosens and thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. This makes it easier for you to cough it out. It also relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways making it easier for you to breathe.

Ultikof Expectorant 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, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, headache, rash, palpitations, tremor, and increased heart rate. 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. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Ultikof Expectorant Works

Ultikof Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline, which relieves cough with mucus.

How to Use Ultikof Expectorant

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. Ultikof Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Ultikof Expectorant

In Cough with mucus: Ultikof Expectorant gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduce its stickiness and makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Ultikof Expectorant 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.

Uses of Ultikof Expectorant

Cough with mucus

Ultikof Expectorant Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ultikof Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Ultikof Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ultikof Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Ultikof Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Ultikof Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Ultikof Expectorant 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.

Liver ^CAUTION

Ultikof Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ultikof Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Ultikof Expectorant in these patients.

Quick Tips

It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Ultikof Expectorant relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Ultikof Expectorant and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.