Salkon Kid Suspension

Salkon Kid Suspension belongs to the class of medications called 'Expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with asthma, bronchitis (inflamed airways), and other lung's airways (bronchopulmonary) problems. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.

Salkon Kid Suspension is a combination of two drugs, namely: Terbutaline (bronchodilator) and Bromhexine (mucolytic agent). Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that dilates (expands) and relaxes the air passages in the lungs, thereby making breathing easier, especially in people with airways problems or respiratory obstructive disorders. On the other hand, Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (mucus/cough/phlegm thinner) that works by thinning and loosening mucus in the lungs, windpipe, and nose, resulting in easy coughing out.

Take Salkon Kid Suspension as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Salkon Kid Suspension based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, nervousness, diarrhoea, and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Salkon Kid Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Salkon Kid Suspension or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Salkon Kid Suspension. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Salkon Kid Suspension as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. Salkon Kid Suspension is not recommended for children below 6 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Salkon Kid Suspension. If you experience constipation, leg cramps, numbness or tingling, increased urination or thirst, muscle weakness, or irregular heartbeats, contact your doctor as it may be due to low potassium levels in the blood. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Salkon Kid Suspension to loosen mucus. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Salkon Kid Suspension.

Salkon Kid Suspension is a combination of two drugs, namely: Terbutaline and Bromhexine used to treat cough in people with asthma, COPD and other obstructive respiratory diseases. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widens the airways, thereby, making breathing easier. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose, making it easier to cough out easily. Salkon Kid Suspension is non-sedative in nature and does not induce sleep like codeine or other sedative cough syrups. Hence, it does not impact the daily activities.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Salkon Kid Suspension. If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy/seizures) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Salkon Kid Suspension as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. Salkon Kid Suspension is not recommended for children below 6 years of age and body weight less than 25 kg, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Salkon Kid Suspension. If you experience constipation, leg cramps, numbness or tingling, increased urination or thirst, muscle weakness or irregular heartbeats, contact your doctor as it may be due to low potassium levels in the blood. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Salkon Kid Suspension to loosen mucus. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Salkon Kid Suspension.

• Regularly monitor blood sugar levels, and serum potassium level is required while taking Salkon Kid Suspension.
• ECG (electrocardiogram) of the heart is recommended, and heartbeat should be closely monitored. 
• Salkon Kid Suspension should not be given to the children less than 6 years of age and weighing less than 25 kg.