Description:
Soventus-D Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry 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. Soventus-D Syrup 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.
Uses / Indications:
Dry cough
Interactions / Warnings:
warnings Alcohol CAUTION Soventus-D Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS Soventus-D Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation No information is aVialable on the use of Soventus-D Syrup during lactation. Please consult your doctor. warnings Driving Soventus-D Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney Soventus-D Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data aVialable suggests that dose adjustment of Soventus-D Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver UNSAFE Soventus-D Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Side Effects:
Dizziness, somnolence, fatigue
How to use:
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. Soventus-D Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
How it works:
Soventus-D Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan which relieve dry cough. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.