Vasakot Syrup is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by
Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal Company. It is mainly used in the treatment of cough disease.
Vasakot Syrup Indication
Cough
Dosage
10 ml thrice daily(Adults)
5 ml thrice daily (Children below 5 years)
or as directed by a Ayurvedic physician.
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.
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.
Ingredients
Each 10 ml is prepared out of
Vasa – Adathoda vasica – 0.2000 g – It has antitussive activity.
Kantakari – Solanum surattense – 0.2000 g – It has anti-bacterial activity.
Tulsi – Ocimum sanctum – 0.2000 mg – Balances Kapha dosha, useful to relieve excess sputum production.
Parnayavani – Coleus amboinicus – 0.2000 gm
Long peper – Pipali – Piper longum – 0.0660 g
Ginger – Shunti – Zingiber officinale – 0.0660 gm
Black pepper – Maricha – Piper nigrum – 0.066 g
Madhu – 2.5000 g
Sugar candy – 3.6000 g
Vasakot 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: 100 ml
Manufactured By: Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal
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. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
