Monohist Syrup

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Monokem Labs
Active Ingredient	Ambroxol (15mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg) + Salbutamol (1mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	663

FAQ

What if you forget to take Monohist?

If you miss a dose of Monohist, 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.

Monohist Syrup Reviews

Monohist is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Monohist 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 healthcare team 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, upset stomach, headache, rash, tremor, palpitations, 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 Monohist Syrup Works

Monohist is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Salbutamol, which relieves cough with mucus.

How to Use Monohist 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. Monohist may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Monohist Syrup

In Cough with mucus: Monohist gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Monohist also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Uses of Monohist Syrup

Cough with mucus

Monohist Syrup Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Kidney ^CAUTION

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

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Liver ^CAUTION

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Monohist 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.

Quick Tips

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