Spusoft 300

Introduction
Spusoft 300 is mucolytic medication. It is used in the treatment of various respiratory tract disorders associated with excessive mucus. Spusoft 300 should be taken with or without food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. You must consult with the doctor if the condition does not get improved after 10 days. The most common side effects of this medicine include Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), increased sweating, nausea, vertigo, and vomiting. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you have a stomach ulcer. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

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Uses of Spusoft 300
respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus
Side effects of Spusoft 300
Common
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Increased sweating
Nausea
Vertigo
Vomiting
How to use Spusoft 300
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Spusoft 300 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Spusoft 300 works
Spusoft 300 is a mucolytic agent. It works by breaking up mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
Quick Tips
Spusoft 300 helps in thinning and removal of the mucus (slimy and sticky substance) from the airways, thereby treats various respiratory conditions.
Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Do take Spusoft 300 strictly as per the advise of your doctor.
Your doctor may check your liver functions before starting Spusoft 300.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, or kidney problem.
Brief Description
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of acute exacerbations of, chronic bronchitis, in adults as an expectorant.
Administration
The capsules must be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
Adult Dose
Oral As a mucolytic Adult: 300 mg bid. Max duration: 10 days. Hepatic Failure Since there are no data in patients with severe liver failure, the use of erdosteine is not recommended in these patients. Mild to Moderate Hepatic Failure Dose should be reduced

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Renal Dose
Since there are no data in patients with creatinine clearance <25ml/min, the use of erdosteine is not recommended in these patients. Show less Contraindication Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the other excipients. Active peptic ulcer. Mode of Action Erdosteine contains two sulfhydryl groups, which are freed after metabolic transformation in the liver. The liberated sulfhydryl groups break the disulphide bonds, which hold the glycoprotein fibres of mucus together. This makes the bronchial secretions more fluid and enhances elimination. Precaution Pregnancy, lactation. Side Effect Epigastralgia, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, spasmodic colitis, headache.