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Desma Tablet: Uses, Ingredients, Dose, Side Effects

Desma Tablet is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by J & J DeChane Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. It is a combination of drugs for relief in asthma. Also used as an expectorant in cough. 

Ingredients

Ingredients of Desma Tablet:
Vasa – Adathoda vasica – 40 mg
Huma – Ephedra gerardiana – 130 mg – It is also called Somlata. It is an Ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of asthma, fever, weakened cardiac muscles, difficulty in urination and muscular pain.
Dudhi – Euphorbia pilulifera – 40 mg
Nala – Lobelia nicotianifolia – 40 mg
Senega – Polygala sinensis – 10 mg
Karkata shringi – Pistaciain teggerima – 49 mg
Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum – 39 mg
Bala Tagara –Valeriana wallichii – 49 mg – It is a plant described in Ayurveda for the treatment of wounds, arthritis, cough, asthma, general debility, skin diseases, fever and cases of animal bite.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Desma Tablet:
Huma relaxes bronchial muscle, and is used in the prevention or to cut short an attack of bronchial asthma. Its action is due to its alkaloid, ephedrine.
Nala is an anti-spasmodic expectorant mainly used to reduce bronchospasm during an attack.

Dudhi has a depressant action on the cough centre, but relaxes the bronchi. Particularly effective in the children’s cough.
Senega is a well-known expectorant and mainly used to stimulate the cough centre so that the phlegm can be easily coughed out.

Balatagara is a stimulant, antispasmodic and hypnotic.
Karkatashringi is useful in cough, phthisis, asthma and conditions of respiratory tract.
Kantakari is useful in cough and asthma.

Indication

Indication of Desma Tablet:
To prevent an attack of asthma.
Treatment of asthma, chronic cough, smoker’s cough,
Coughs following the infection of the respiratory tract,
Common cold, bronchitis etc.
Read related: Home Remedy For Strength And Immunity In Chronic Lung Diseases

Dose and duration of use

Dosage of Desma Tablet:
Adults – 1-2 tablets 3-4 times a day.
Children – ½-1 tablet every 4 hours.

How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based     on your doctor’s advice.

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

Side effects of Desma Tablet:
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy.
This product can be safely used during lactation period and in children for a limited period of few weeks time.

Package, manufacturer and shelf life

Presentation & Package:
Blister pack of 10*10 tablets.

Manufactured by: J & J DeChane Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacturing.

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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