Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Waflin-A Oral Drop
Description:
Waflin-A Oral Drop is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It loosens and thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. This makes it easier for you to cough it out. It also relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways making it easier for you to breathe.
Waflin-A Oral Drop is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, headache, rash, palpitations, tremor, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Waflin A
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Tremors
- Increased heart rate
- Indigestion
- Bloating
- Upper abdominal pain
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Sweating
- Alters in serum aminotransferase levels
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Waflin-A Oral Drop. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Waflin-A Oral Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Waflin-A Oral Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Waflin-A Oral Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Waflin-A Oral Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Waflin-A Oral Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Waflin-A Oral Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Waflin-A Oral Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Waflin-A Oral Drop in these patients.
FAQs:
Q. Can Waflin-A Oral Drop be used in a dry cough?
No, Waflin-A Oral Drop is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.
Q. Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Waflin-A Oral Drop?
It is not recommended to use Waflin-A Oral Drop in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.
Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Waflin-A Oral Drop be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Waflin-A Oral Drop?
Retain this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.