Whooco Tablet is a soothing throat lozenge. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Jammi’s Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals, Chennai.
Benefits
Benefits of Whooco Tablet:
Excellent cure for CUO (Coughs of unknown origin)
Controls whooping cough very well
Not only useful in treating in coughs and sore throats [demulcent], but also an excellent expectorant.
Improves general respiratory health
Indication and Contra-indication
Indication of Whooco Tablet:
Dry and spasmodic cough
Incessant cough
Whooping cough
In cases of eosinophilia for symptomatic relief
Bronchitis
Contra-indication of Whooco Tablet:
It is not indicated in pregnant women.
Composition
Composition of Whooco Tablet:
Each tablet is composed of-
Talisadi choorna- 70 mg
Swasananda rasa- 35 mg
Pravala bhasma (Calx of coral)- 35 mg
Tankana bhasma (Borax)- 60 mg
Sweta maricha (Moringa oleifera)- 26 mg
Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra)- 26 mg
Kumara swarasa (Aloe vera)- 10 mg
Preservatives & base- q.s.
Justification for ingredients of Whooco Tablet:
Talisadi Choorna, Swasananda Rasa & Pravala Bhasma– are anti-spasmodics and expectorants.
Talisadi & Swetha Maricha– acts as mild antiseptics.
Madhuka & Tankana Bhasma– are anti-emetics.
Dose
Dosage of Whooco Tablet:
Adults- 2 tablets, 3 times daily.
Children- 1 tablet, 4 times daily.
Infants- ½-1 tablet, 3 times daily, with tea spoon of honey.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects, package
Side effects of Whooco Tablet:
No serious side effects are observed, and the preparation is well accepted.
Presentation & Package:
Bottle of 30 & 500 tablets
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
