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Somex forte Syrup Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Somex forte Syrup is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Akshay Company. It is mainly used in the treatment of Laryngitis and Tonsillitis diseases.

Somex forte Syrup Indications

Productive cough,
dry cough,
smokers cough,
allergic cough,
cough associated with viral and bacterial infection,
Pharyngitis,
Laryngitis,
Tonsillitis,
Adjuvant in Asthma/Pulmonary T.B

Dosage

infants: 5 drops b.i.d/t.i.d
children: 1 tsp b.i.d/ t.i.d ,
Adults:2 tsp b.i.d/ t.i.d, the dosage may be adjusted/modified  as per the severity of the disorder.

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  -Adhatoda vasica – 20 mg
Bharangi – Clerodendrum Serratum – 150 mg
Haridra – Curcuma longa – 150 mg
Kantakari – Solanum surattense Burm – 150 mg
Yashtimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra – 150 mg
Somwalli  – 100 mg
Long pepper – Pippali – Piper longum – 50 mg
Tulsi – Ocimum tenuiflorum – 50 mg
Powders of Navsagar – 75 mg
Pudina Satwa – 7 mg
Ajwain Satwa – 5 mg

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.

Somex forte 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.
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given. 

Presentation, Manufacturer, Shelf life

Presentation: Syrup: 100ml PET bottle.

Manufactured By: Akshay

Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.

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

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