Alaspan AM (5+60) Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Alaspan AM (5+60) Tablet
Alaspan AM (5+60) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Fulford (India) 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 Ambroxol, Loratadine. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 66 (arround $0.924 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Ambroxol+ Loratadine) |
| Pharma Company : | Fulford (India) Ltd. |
| Brand Label : | Alaspan AM (5+60) |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 6.6 INR (arround $0.0924 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 66 INR (arround $0.924 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Alaspan AM (5+60)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Alaspan AM (5+60) are :
Ambroxol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secreation especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease, bronchiectesis.
For more details on Ambroxol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ambroxol..
LoratadineIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Loratadine is used to temporarily relieve the symptoms of hay fever (allergy to pollen, dust, or other substances in the air) and other allergies. These symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, nose, or throat. Loratadine is also used to treat itching and redness caused by hives. However, loratadine does not prevent hives or other allergic skin reactions. Loratadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.Loratadine is also available in combination with pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, others). This monograph only includes information about the use of loratadine alone. If you are taking the loratadine and pseudoephedrine combination product, read the information on the package label or ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Allergic rhinitis, acute coryza, allergic dermatological disorders.
For more details on Loratadine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Loratadine..
Alaspan AM (5+60) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alaspan AM (5+60), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ambroxol-60 mg Loratadine-5 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.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Cozy AM (5+60) | 30 | Lorfast AM (5+60) | 32.52 |