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Dabur Shwaasamrit Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Dabur Shwaasamrit is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Dabur Healthcare company. It is mainly used in treatment of Asthmatic Cough and Allergic Cough.

Shwaasamrit Indication

Asthmatic Cough
Allergic Cough
Chronic Cough
Bronchitis

Dosage

1-2 teaspoonful thrice a day.

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

Yasthimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra –  It is the good expectorant, expels phlegm from lungs, heals respiratory diseases.
Kantakari – Solanum surattense Burm – Used widely to treat cough, cold, asthma and such other respiratory tract conditions.
Shirish chaal – bark – Albizia lebbeck
Adusa – Adhatoda vasica – It is he powerful ayurvedic herb used in treating asthma, bronchitis and excess mucous condition.
Kali marich – Piper nigrum
Pippali – Piper longum
Vibheetak – Terminalia bellirica
Bharangi – Clerodendrum serratum – Ayurvedic herb used in treating allergic rhinitis, asthma, fever and other inflammatory conditions.
Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia
Haridra – Turmeric – Curcuma longa Linn
Bilva – Aegle marmelos
Pippali – Piper longum – Useful in indigestion, asthma, cough etc
Twak – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Tamalpatra – Cinnamomum tamala Nees
Ela – Elettaria cardamomum

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.

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

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.  

Shwaasamrit 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.

Presentation, Manufacturer, Shelf life

Presentation: 400 grams

Manufactured By: Dabur Healthcare Company

Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.

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

Can it be used in people with diabetes?
Yes. But an eye should be kept on the blood sugar level. Your doctor should help you in this regard. This product can alter blood sugar levels.

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.

Pathya

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

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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