Shaltoux Lozenges Composition, Use, Dose, Side Effect

Shaltoux natural cough lozenges are a sweet that relieve cough and sore throat symptoms. It is made from natural ingredients. It is manufactured in India by Shalina Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

Shaltoux lozenges

Composition Shaltoux Lozenges

Each Lozenge contains:

Glycyrrhiza glabra 20mg

Terminalia belerica 5mg

Zingiber officinale 5mg

Curcuma longa 2mg

Mentha piperita 7mg

Sugar base q.s, with a Ginger Mint flavor.

Color: Sunset Yellow.

Excipients - Liquid Glucose, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Methyl Paraben, PropylParaben, Purified Water

Pharmacological Category

Shaltoux natural cough lozenges has an expectorant, mucolytic, demulcent and anti-inflammatory action. Shaltoux natural cough lozenges soothes and reduces inflammation of the mucosa of the respiratory tract.

Pharmacological Action

Glycyrrhiza glabra in Shaltoux natural cough lozenges has mucolytic and expectorant properties. Terminalia belerica is an antitussive agent, whereas Zingiber officinale and Curcuma longa acts as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and demulcent agent.

Therapeutic Indications

• Sore Throat

• Cough of allergic, infective and asthmatic origin.

• Cough caused by industrial dust.

• Cough caused due to smoking.

• Inflammatory painful throat related conditions.

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Contraindications

None have been reported.

Dosage And Method of Administration Of Shaltoux Lozenges

Children and adults: 1-2 lozenges, 3-4 times a day. Dissolve the lozenge slowly in the mouth, do not swallow whole or chew. If symptoms persist, consult your medical doctor.

Adverse Reaction

None have been reported.

Warnings And Precautions

For use in a special population

Usage In Pregnancy And Lactation

As directed by the Physician.

Can Pregnant Women Use Shaltoux Lozenges

Pregnant women may want to avoid licorice, which may affect the cognitive abilities of their children, a study suggests.

There is some evidence that Terminalia arjuna is POSSIBLY UNSAFE during pregnancy. The safety of the other two species during pregnancy is unknown. It's best to avoid using any terminalia species.

Although ginger is considered safe, talk with your doctor before taking large amounts if you're pregnant. It's recommended that pregnant women who are close to labor or who've had miscarriages avoid ginger. Ginger is contraindicated with a history of vaginal bleeding and clotting disorders as well.

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Turmeric is safe to consume during pregnancy in small amounts. Pregnant women should avoid using supplements or taking medicinal quantities. Most experts agree that pregnant women should avoid consuming the medicinal quantities of curcumin that supplements contain. Although researchers cannot confirm the actual risks of pregnant women consuming large amounts of curcumin, there is the potential that it could trigger early labor or miscarriage.

This study showed that Mentha piperita extract has no teratogenic effect in mice fetus if it is used continuously during embryonic period, although this herb caused decreasing weight of fetuses. Therefore, regarding our results we suggest that pregnant women avoid high consumption of it 

Effects On Ability To Drive And Operate Machinery

Not Applicable.

Drug Interactions

None have been reported.