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Tulasi Syrup Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Tulasi Syrup is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by The Himalaya Drug Company. It is mainly used in the treatment of Upper respiratory tract disorders, productive and dry cough diseases.

Tulasi Syrup Indications

Upper respiratory tract disorders,
productive & dry cough,
recurrent respiratory infections,
as supportive therapy for chronic lung diseases:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Asthma and Bronchitis.

Dosage

Children: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) twice daily.
Adults: 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) twice daily.

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

Each 5 ml of Tulasi Himalaya Syrup contains –
112 mg extract of Tulasi Aerial part.

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.

Tulasi 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: Available in 200 ml

Manufactured By: The Himalaya Drug Company

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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