Elkof (100 ml) Expectorant

Elkof (100 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Elder Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Bromhexine, Ammonium Chloride,Guaiphenesin,Menthol,Salbutamol. This drug comes in the form of Expectorant. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 ml and is priced at Rs 16.18 (arround $0.22652 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Bromhexine+ Ammonium Chloride+Guaiphenesin+Menthol+Salbutamol)
Pharma Company :Elder Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Brand Label :Elkof (100 ml)
Preparation Type :Expectorant
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Salbutamol-2 mg
  • Menthol-1.14 mg
  • Ammonium Chloride-100 mg
  • Guaiphenesin-66.5 mg
  • Bromhexine-3 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :100 ml
Price Unit :Rs 0.81 INR (arround $0.01134 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 16.18 INR (arround $0.22652 US Dollar)

Drug details for Elkof (100 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Elkof (100 ml) are :

  • Salbutamol-2 mg
  • Menthol-1.14 mg
  • Ammonium Chloride-100 mg
  • Guaiphenesin-66.5 mg
  • Bromhexine-3 mg

Bromhexine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secretion especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease and bronchiectisis.

For more details on Bromhexine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Bromhexine..

Ammonium Chloride
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Ammonium Chloride, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ammonium Chloride..

Guaiphenesin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Guaiphenesin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Guaiphenesin..

Menthol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Menthol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Menthol..

Salbutamol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Reversible airways obstruction. Premature labour.

For more details on Salbutamol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Salbutamol..

Elkof (100 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Elkof (100 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Salbutamol-2 mg Menthol-1.14 mg Ammonium Chloride-100 mg Guaiphenesin-66.5 mg Bromhexine-3 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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