Salpallin Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Salbutamol (NA) + Bromhexine (NA)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.2
User Reviews604

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Salpallin?
If you miss a dose of Salpallin, 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.
Answer

Salpallin Syrup Reviews

Salpallin is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. 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.

Salpallin 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, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, headache, palpitations, sweating, tremor, muscle cramps, skin rash, 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 Salpallin Syrup Works

Salpallin is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and Bromhexine, which relieves cough.

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

Benefits of Salpallin Syrup

  • In Cough: Salpallin 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. Salpallin 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 Salpallin Syrup

  • Cough

Salpallin Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Salpallin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Salpallin 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 Salpallin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Salpallin 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
Salpallin should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salpallin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Salpallin in patients with liver disease.
Kidney  CAUTION
Salpallin should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salpallin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Salpallin in patients with kidney disease.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Salpallin. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Stop taking Salpallin 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.
  • Salpallin relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.

References

  1. European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015.
  2. Salbutamol. Stockley Park West Uxbridge: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2005 [revised 5 Feb. 2015].
  3. ScienceDirect. Bromhexine.
  4. ScienceDirect. Salbutamol/Albuterol.

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