Steredex LS Expectorant

Steredex LS Expectorant

Expectorant for Managing Chesty Coughs and Congestion

Composition

Each Serving 5 ml Contains:

  • Ambroxol Hydrochloride BP - 30mg
  • Levosalbutamol Sulphate - 1mg
  • Guaphenesin BP - 50mg
  • Flavoured Syrup Base - Q.S.
  • Colour: Tartazine and Brilliant Blue FCF

What is Steredex LS Expectorant and What is it Used For?

Steredex LS Expectorant is designed to relieve chesty coughs by loosening mucus, clearing congestion, and improving airflow. It is ideal for respiratory conditions involving excessive mucus.

Key Benefits:

  • Levosalbutamol: Relaxes airway muscles to ease breathing and improve airflow.
  • Guaifenesin: An expectorant that aids in clearing mucus from the airways for effective relief from congestion.
  • Ambroxol: A mucolytic agent that thins and loosens mucus, facilitating its expulsion.
  • Flavoured Syrup Base: Ensures the medicine is pleasant to consume, encouraging adherence to the prescribed dosage.

Precautions

Do not take Steredex LS Expectorant if you are allergic to any of its active ingredients. Consult your healthcare professional before taking this syrup if you:

  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Have asthma or other chronic respiratory diseases.
  • Have kidney or liver problems.
  • Are taking other cough or cold medications.

Other cough syrups and STEREDEX LS EXPECTORANT. Tell your Healthcare Professional if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, or including medicine obtained without prescription.

STEREDEX LS EXPECTORANT with food and drink

You should take the syrup at mealtimes. This is to help lower the chances of side effects that affect the area in and around the stomach (the gastrointestinal area).

Pregnancy and breast – feeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think that you are pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, you should not take this syrup unless your healthcare professional decides it is necessary. Ask healthcare professional before taking the cough syrup.

Driving and using Machines

This cough syrup should not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. However, if you think that you are affected, you should not drive or use machinery until you feel better.

How to Take Steredex LS Expectorant?

The usual dose for adults and children over 12 years is 10 - 20 ml every 6–8 hours as needed and for children 7 - 12 years, 5 - 10ml 3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

OVERDOSE

If you accidently swallow a lot of syrup at a time or suspect that a child may have swallowed any, do not worry, as this is unlikely to need special treatment. However, you should contact your healthcare professional for further advice.

If you forget to take STEREDEX LS EXPECTORANT

If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose, just resume your schedule and go on as before. If you are not sure what to do, ask your healthcare professional.

Possible Side Effects

Steredex LS Expectorant is likely safe. However, if you experience any side effects such as stomach upset, headache, nausea, or vomiting, stop taking the cough syrup and consult your healthcare professional immediately.

How to Store Steredex LS Expectorant?

Keep Steredex LS Expectorant out of reach of children. Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label or carton.

Further Information

For more information, contact:

Stereda Pharmaceuticals Ltd, No ANT 7/2 Aplaku New Town, Weija Accra, Ghana

0249009988