Ascoril LS Expectorant contains Guaiphenesin (50mg/5ml) + Levosalbutamol (1mg/5ml) + Ambroxol (30mg/5ml). It is marketed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and comes as 1 bottle of 100 ml. The MRP at Caspian Pharmacy, Vijay Nagar Colony, Hyderabad is ₹158.00.
About Levosalbutamol
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
A quick-relief airway opener for wheeze and breathlessness in asthma and COPD.
How to take it
Use the inhaler or nebuliser when you have symptoms, as advised.
Common side effects
Shaking hands, fast heartbeat.
Call your doctor if
Needing it more than twice a week.
Relief lasts less than 3 to 4 hours.
Lips turn blue or you cannot speak in full sentences. Get emergency help.
Take care
Frequent need means your asthma is not controlled. See the doctor.
From our clinic: A spacer device helps children and older adults get more medicine into the lungs.
About Ambroxol
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Loosens thick mucus in cough with phlegm.
How to take it
Take it after food, as advised. Drink plenty of warm fluids.
Common side effects
Mild stomach upset.
Call your doctor if
Cough for more than 3 weeks.
Blood in the phlegm.
High fever or breathlessness.
Take care
Stop it and see the doctor if you get a skin rash, blisters or mouth sores. Do not give it to a child under 2 years unless the doctor advises. Tell the doctor if you are pregnant.
From our clinic: Most coughs from colds settle in 2 to 3 weeks on their own.
General information for patients, not a substitute for your doctor's advice. Your dose and plan may differ.
Same salt and strength, other brands
Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before switching brands. We never switch without asking you.
Details are taken from the maker's pack listing and our billing system. Prices are MRP and may change. This page is not medical advice: do not start, stop or switch a medicine without your doctor. Page updated 23 Oct 2026.