HG Cough Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.

HG Cough Syrup is a combination of four medicines: HG Cough Syrup1, HG Cough Syrup2, HG Cough Syrup3, and HG Cough Syrup4.

Uses of HG Cough Syrup

Cough

Benefits of HG Cough Syrup

In Cough

HG Cough Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. HG Cough Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of HG Cough Syrup

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

Common side effects of HG Cough

Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Thickened respiratory tract secretions
Impaired coordination

How to use HG Cough Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. HG Cough Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with HG Cough Syrup.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

HG Cough Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of HG Cough Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

HG Cough Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

HG Cough Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

HG Cough Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of HG Cough Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

HG Cough Syrup

₹26/Syrup

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Quick tips

HG Cough Syrup

HG Cough Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough.
Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then, it's better to see your doctor.
Inform your docotor if you have or have ever had a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Dizziness and High pressure 140 /100 mm Hg

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

Usually no dizziness at this bp consult physician near u for proper examination

Constant low bp round about 90 by 70 mm hg

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

It may be normal However get echo and serum cortisol morning sample done

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