Asthalin Syrup

• If you are allergic to salbutamol or any other ingredients of Asthalin syrup.
• If you have a history of vaginal bleeding or bloody discharge during the first six months of pregnancy.
• If you are taking certain blood pressure-lowering medicines such as propranolol.

• Shakiness
• Headache
• Muscle cramps
• Itching
• Rashes
• Redness

• Take Asthalin syrup as instructed by your doctor, preferably after meals.
• You should not consume this syrup directly from the bottle.
• Use a proper measuring cup or spoon for the exact quantity.
• Shake well before use and read the instructions on the bottle before use.

• Keep Asthalin syrup out of the reach of children.
• Store below 25°C in a dry place and the original container.

• Asthalin syrup is not recommended for use in children under the age of two. It can be used in children (aged 2 to 18) if prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor for advice.
• The common side effects of Asthalin Syrup may include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremors, headache, muscle tightness, dry or sore throat, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations, nasal congestion, cough, and increased heart rate.
• It would be best if you did not smoke while taking Asthalin Syrup. Smoking irritates the lungs. The medicine may make breathing more difficult, especially in asthma patients. Take advice from your doctor if you are finding it hard to avoid smoking.

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose of Asthalin syrup include nausea, vomiting, and high blood sugar levels, especially in children. Other symptoms include chest pain or heavy feeling, headache, fainting, tremor, dry mouth, nausea, sweating, and dizziness.
• If you think you have taken too much of this syrup, inform your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed taking Asthalin syrup, take it as early as you remember.
• However, you should skip the missed dose if it is time for the next dose.
• Do not take an extra dose to compensate for the missed dose.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as water pills, guanethidine and reserpine, medicines used for mood disorders such as methyldopa and tranylcypromine if taken along can affect the activity of Asthalin syrup.
• Taking high doses of certain medicines such as Theophylline (used for the treatment of asthma ) and steroids if taken along with Asthalin syrup can cause a low level of potassium in the blood.
• Asthalin syrup should be discontinued for 6 hours before any planned dental procedures or surgeries which might involve the use of inhalational anaesthetics as it can lead to heart problems or bleeding disorders.
• You may experience a rise in blood sugar level if taken along with antidiabetic medicines. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of your antidiabetic medicine.
• There is a risk of getting heart rhythms problems if taken along with medicines like Digoxin which is used to treat heart conditions, water pills, Theophylline used to treat breathing problems and steroids.

Interactions with food items