Viscoril Syrup

Name: Viscoril Syrup
Brand: Viscoril Syrup
SKU: 2091

Viscoril Syrup is used for the treatment of cough, chest congestion, chronic bronchitis and abnormal mucous secretion. Viscoril Syrup works by reducing phlegm in the air passages and also relaxing the airways to allow air to flow more easily.

US Brand Name

Viscoril

Generic Name

Terbutaline sulphate/ Bromhexine hydrochloride/ Guaiphenesine/ Menthol

Other Brand Name

Viscoril

Packing

100ml

Manufacturer

Fem Care, Dabur India

Form

Syrup

Strength

Terbutaline sulphate 1.25 mg, Bromhexine hydrochloride 4 mg, Guaiphenesine 50 mg, Menthol 0.5 mg

Country

India

100 mL Syrup USD $5.00

Terbutaline

Uses

Terbutaline is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchospasm, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd).

How it Works

Terbutaline is known as a bronchodilator. Terbutaline works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve airflow into the lungs and improve breathing.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Terbutaline can include the symptoms below;

Cough,
Respiratory tract inflammation,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Headache,
Excessive sweating,
Respiratory tract infection,
Throat irritation

Guaifenesin

Uses

Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.

How it Works

Guaifenesin is known as an expectorant. Guaifenesin helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Guaifenesin in short decreases the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Guaifenesin can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Itchy rash,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Hives,
Nausea or vomiting,
Skin rash,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Stomach pain,
Vomiting

Menthol

Uses

Menthol is used in the treatment of itching, dermatitis and eczema.

How it Works

Menthol works by activating the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin. Menthol, causes a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of cold receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes. Menthol may also yield analgesic properties via kappa-opioid receptor agonism.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Menthol can include the symptoms below;

Balance disorder,
Vomiting,
Altered heart rate,
Drowsiness,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Contact dermatitis,
Skin irritation,
Apnea,
Nystagmus,
Vertigo

Bromhexine

Uses

Bromhexine is used in the treatment of cough.

How it Works

Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening the sticky mucus secretions in the nasal passageway, making it easier to cough the mucus out and treating the cough.