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Astex is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Cough are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Astex have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Astex depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Astex include Headache, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Unsteadiness. Normally, these side effects of Astex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Astex's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Astex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Astex contraindications section.
Besides this, Astex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Astex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Astex is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Astex safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Astex for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Astex safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Astex on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Astex will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Astex on the Kidneys?
Astex does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Astex on the Liver?
Astex is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Astex on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Astex on the heart have been reported.
Astex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Astex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Astex habit forming or addictive?
Astex does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Astex can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Astex only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Astex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Astex
Taking Astex with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Astex
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Astex as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Astex is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach (abdominal pain), nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Astex is not indicated for dry cough. It is only indicated for wet cough associated with respiratory diseases and disorders.
Take Astex three times a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food for better therapeutic outcomes. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
No, Astex should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Astex does not contain paracetamol. It contains bromhexine which is a mucolytic agent that softens the thick mucus and promote its expulsion.
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