Linsa Junior Syrup

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Benmed Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Bromhexine (NA) + Salbutamol (NA) + Guaifenesin (NA)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	475

FAQ

Does Linsa Junior make you drowsy?

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.

Can I stop taking Linsa Junior on my own if my cough reduces?

Do not stop taking Linsa Junior on your own as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Linsa Junior for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Along with taking Linsa Junior, what other tips should I follow to get relief from congestion?

Along with taking Linsa Junior, drink plenty of warm fluids (soup, water, herbal tea), gargle with saline water, avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, oily food, and take a healthy diet.

Does Linsa Junior cause irregular heartbeat?

Linsa Junior may cause palpitations or increased heartbeat. A minor fluctuation in the heart rate should not be a worry. You can monitor your heart rate regularly while taking Linsa Junior and consult your doctor if you notice any major changes in heart rate.

Can I take other cough syrups while taking Linsa Junior?

No, you should not start taking any other cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine.

Does Linsa Junior cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Linsa Junior. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Linsa Junior. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.

How will I know if Linsa Junior is working?

When you take this medicine, you may notice an increase in thin watery mucus from your air passages. This is an indication that it is working as it is helping to remove mucus by making it easier to cough up.

Is Linsa Junior good for dry cough?

No. Linsa Junior is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus. Consult your doctor to prescribe you the right medication for dry cough.

What if you forget to take Linsa Junior?

If you miss a dose of Linsa Junior, 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.

Linsa Junior Syrup Reviews

Linsa Junior is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out.

Linsa Junior 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, indigestion, stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, sweating, skin rash, tremor, muscle cramps, 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 Linsa Junior Syrup Works

Linsa Junior is a combination of three medicines: Bromhexine, Salbutamol and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus.

How to Use Linsa Junior Syrup

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

Benefits of Linsa Junior Syrup

In Cough with mucus: Linsa Junior gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms. Also, steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil can loosen mucus and reduce congestion and coughing.

Uses of Linsa Junior Syrup

Cough with mucus

Linsa Junior Syrup Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Linsa Junior may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Linsa Junior may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Linsa Junior during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Linsa Junior 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.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Liver ^CAUTION

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

Quick Tips

If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Stop taking Linsa Junior 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.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Linsa Junior relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.