Sandu Vasa Syrup Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Sandu Vasa Syrup is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It is mainly used in the treatment of irritant cough and bornchitis.

Sandu Vasa Syrup Indications

Spasmodic and irritant cough
Bornchitis
Chest congestion and similar respiratory disorders.

Dosage

Adults 2-4 teaspoon 3-4 times a day
Children-1/4 teaspoon 3-4 times a ay.

How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.

Ingredients

Vasa – Adhathoda vasica – 425 mg – Widely used in treating asthma, bronchitis and excess mucous condition.
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica – 34 mg
Lavanga – Syzygium aromaticum – 5 mg
Twak – Cinnamomum zeylanicum – 7 mg
Yashtimadu – Glycyrrhiza glabra – 50 mg – Good expectorant, expels phlegm from lungs, heals respiratory disease
Tulasi – Ocimum tenuiflorum – 50 mg – Use in cough, cold, asthma and chronic respiratory disorders.
Ginger – Zingiber officinale – 50 mg
Piper longum-Pippali- 75 mg
Tankana-25 mg – It is used in the treatment of productive cough, bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, chest congestion.
Flavoured syrup base.

With Other Medicines

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.

Sandu Vasa Syrup Side effects

There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Avoid its intake in diabetic patients as it contains sugar in it.

Presentation, Manufacturer, Shelf life

Presentation: 100, 200 ml

Manufactured By: Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to start showing results?
Depends on the dosage and other products suggested with this. Usually 1 – 2 weeks time.

Can this product be taken along with Allopathic medicines (English medicines)?
It may react with some medicines. Consult your doctor for the right advice. When English and Ayurvedic medicines are advised together, it is best to take English medicine first, give a gap of half an hour and then take Ayurvedic medicines.  

It is sold in plastic bottles. Is it fine? 
If the quality of the bottle material is very good, it should not be problem, if stored for a short period of time.

Can this be taken without consulting a doctor?
No. In many cases, this product alone might not work. More often this is given in combination with a few Ayurvedic medicines. Your Ayurveda practitioner will be the best judge to decide on those things.

Can one take non vegetarian food while taking this medicine?
Yes, unless your practitioner has asked to avoid it.

Is there any Pathya (diet rules to be followed while taking this product?
No product specific diet is mentioned. If the practitioner has advised diet control based on disease, one has to follow that.
Avoid excess spicy foods, junk foods, aerated drinks, frozen and canned foods

Can this be taken while taking multivitamin tablets?
Yes, generally. Your consulting doctor will be good judge on this topic.