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Overview
ECOLITE 0.5MG/7.5MG/12.5MG DPS is a Schedule H drug.ECOLITE 0.5MG/7.5MG/12.5MG DPS is composed of: GUAIFENESIN (12.5 MG), AMBROXOL (7.5 MG), SALBUTAMOL (0.5 MG)
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
Usage
GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping CoughGUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions
- You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
- Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
- Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
- The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
- Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used
Common Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset StomachSerious Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty BreathingTechnical Classification
GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| AMBRIL PLUS 0.5MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 59.95 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| AMBROKAM P 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 41.63 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| AMBROLITE S SYP | INR 71.85 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 ML |
| AMBROTIS GS SYP | INR 52 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL |
| BRODIL 50MG/1.25MG/15MG SYP | INR 56.66 for 60 ML SYRUP | SALBUTAMOL 50.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 15.0 MG, AMBROXOL 1.25 MG |
| BRODIL TAB | INR 4.57 for 10 TABLETS | GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL , SALBUTAMOL |
| BROX 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 28.12 for 75 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| COFORM AX 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 18.5 for 50 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| COFSY 2MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 52 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG |
| ECOLITE 0.5MG/7.5MG/12.5MG DPS | INR 26.62 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 12.5 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, SALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| ECOLITE 0.5MG/7.5MG/12.5MG SYP | INR 41.25 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 12.5 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, SALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| EPHEX A SYP | INR 47.1 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL , AMBROXOL |
| EXKOF TAB DT | INR 31.5 for 10 TABLET DT | SALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL |
| EXOL SYP | INR 32 for 50 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , SALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN |
| HONEYSIP LS 30MG/50MG/1MG SYP | INR 55 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| HUSTUS SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | SALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL |
| KOFAREST PD DROPS 15ML | INR 46.64 for 1 PACK | GUAIFENESIN 12.5 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, SALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| KUFRIL 1MG/15MG/50MG DPS | INR 40.5 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| LARYBRO DPS | INR 30 for 15 ML DROP | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL |
| MERITUS 15MG/50MG/1MG SYP | INR 66 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| MONOHIST 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 51.97 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| MUCOBAR LS SYP | INR 60 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL |
| MUCOFORM AX 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 17.96 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| MUCOLITE LS SYP | INR 72 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| NEW DELETUS LS SYP | INR 75 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| NEW INSTARYL P SYP | INR 63 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| NEW VENTAKOF 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 34.2 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| PEDICOF M SYP | INR 48.91 for 60 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , SALBUTAMOL |
| PRESCUF XP 0.5MG/7.5MG/12.5MG DPS | INR 25.97 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 12.5 MG, AMBROXOL 7.5 MG, SALBUTAMOL 0.5 MG |
| PULMO REST 1MG/30MG/50MG SYP | INR 58.4 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| REM CC XP SYP | INR 36 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| RESPIRA 15MG/100MG/1MG TAB | INR 3.9 for 10 TABLETS | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| RESPIRA SYP | INR 20 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, SALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| RITHMAX BM 1MG/15MG/50MG DPS | INR 9.03 for 15 ML DROP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| SALMINT 1MG/30MG/50MG SYP | INR 69.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| SALTOL PLUS 1MG/15MG/50MG LIQUID | INR 50.35 for 100 ML LIQUID | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| SALTOL PLUS KID 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 49 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| SOVENTUS LS SYP | INR 75 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| SUDAREST AX 2MG/30MG/50MG SYP | INR 48.75 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG |
| SUPRIVENT A 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 35.85 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| TERBOLAX S 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 17.76 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| VENTABROM 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 60.71 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| VENTABROM LIQD | INR 60.71 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 15 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1 MG |
| VENTISOL 1MG/15MG/50MG SYP | INR 42.08 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| VENTISOL JUNIOR SYP | INR 43 for 60 ML SYRUP | SALBUTAMOL , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL |
| VENTISOL TAB | INR 15.15 for 10 TABLETS | SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG, AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| AMCOF SYP | INR 60 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| ASTHACARE SYP | INR 26.7 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, MENTHOL 1 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1 MG |
| ASTHACURE AM SYP | INR 26.7 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| COFSOL SYP | INR 49.2 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, MENTHOL 5.0 MG, AMBROXOL 3.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG |
| DEW CORIL SYP | INR 57.1 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| FRANKOFF SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| KOFGON SYP | INR 33.75 for 50 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML, SALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| MUCOBAR S SYP | INR 59 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
| NEW EPIXYL SYP | INR 46.2 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML, SALBUTAMOL 0.2 MG/ML |
| RECOFAST S SUSP | INR 37.77 for 100 ML SUSPENSION | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG |
| VENTABROM LIQUID | INR 60.71 for 110 ML LIQUID | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG, MENTHOL |