title: Efficacy and safety of Ascoril in the management of cough--National Study Group report.
abstract: A total of 768 patients were recruited by 81 physicians and paediatricians all over the country in this National Study Group of 'Ascoril + Expectorant'. The results of this first large scale study of a cough formula indicates that 'Ascoril + Expectorant' is effective in controlling cough, breathlessness and decreasing the volume of sputum. No serious adverse events were noted. Ascoril was well accepted by the patients and its efficacy was rated very high by the physician. The National Study Group concludes that 'Ascoril + Expectorant' is highly effective in the management of cough associated with lower respiratory tract infection and COPDs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Ainapure
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Korde
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001964:Bromhexine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003371:Cough / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005100:Expectorants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006140:Guaifenesin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008610:Menthol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013726:Terbutaline / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D005100:Expectorants; D008610:Menthol; D006140:Guaifenesin; D013726:Terbutaline; D001964:Bromhexine