Medrex LS Oral Drops

Quick info

Medrex LS Oral Drops is a combination medicine used to treat wet cough, acute sore throat, and asthma in children. It relieves throat irritation, clears congestion, and enables easy breathing. Medrex LS Oral Drops makes it easier for your child to cough out the mucus by increasing its water content and making it thin enough to be coughed out. Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food along with a full glass of water. If your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with food. You may require to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks depending upon the severity of the infection. For maximum benefit, do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself even if your child starts to feel better and continue the medicine until the full prescribed course. Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child's condition.

How it works

Medrex LS Oral Drops is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol, and Guaifenesin. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Together they make breathing easier.

Direction of 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 marked dropper and take it as directed. Medrex LS Oral Drops may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Give the medicine with food along with a glass of water to avoid stomach upset in your child.
• Practice self-care tips: Give plenty of fluids as it helps to loosen and expel the mucus, Avoid giving dairy and caffeinated products, spicy and fried food to your child as all these may irritate the airways and trigger coughing, A teaspoon of honey may also help to ease out a cough reflex, Ask your child to gargle with warm salt water as it eases the expelling of mucus, Ensure your child takes enough rest, Do not give this medicine to your child for a long term without consulting your child's doctor, Never combine Medrex LS Oral Drops with other cold and flu medicines as that may increase the chances of side effects.

Side Effects

• Excessive production of saliva
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach discomfort
• Rash
• Tremors
• Numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet