Indications Hamdard Basak syrup liquefies phlegm, soothes throat irritation, and helps relieve hoarseness. It is effective against all types of cough including dry irritable cough, allergic cough, and smoker’s cough.

Composition (per 5 ml syrup)

Adhatoda vasica: 0.68 gm
Piper longum: 0.14 gm
Glycyrrhiza glabra: 6.78 mg
Trikatu (Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinale): 20.34 mg
Terminalia chebula: 73.24 mg
Vitis venifera: 0.14 gm
Acorus calamus: 6.78 mg
Saussurea lappa: 6.78 mg
Syzygium aromaticum: 6.78 mg
Trizatak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Elettaria cardamomum, Cinnamomum tamala): 20.34 mg
Pistacia integerrima: 6.78 mg
Myrica nagi: 6.78 mg
Woodfordia fruticosa: 1.14 mg

Description This syrup combines effective herbs that help in all types of cough and cold. The ingredients are safe, well tolerated, non-sedating, and possess strong antiallergic properties. Suitable for both children and adults, it is free from harmful side effects.

Pharmacology

Adhatoda vasica: Relieves cough, bronchial spasm, and liquefies mucus.
Piper longum: Relieves cold, allergy, and asthma.
Glycyrrhiza glabra: Soothes throat irritation, enhances immunity, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, and expectorant.
Piper nigrum: Fungistatic, bacteriostatic, and anti-inflammatory.
Zingiber officinale: Antihistaminic, effective in common cold.
Terminalia chebula: Detoxifies and benefits all tissues.
Vitis venifera: Relieves cough, acts as a tonic.
Acorus calamus: Useful in bronchial catarrh and intermittent fever.
Saussurea lappa: Antiseptic, disinfectant, helpful in bronchial asthma.
Syzygium aromaticum: Relieves cough, respiratory diseases, prevents bad breath.
Cinnamomum zeylanicum: Antibacterial, antifungal, soothing cough relief.
Elettaria cardamomum: Aromatic, antimicrobial.
Cinnamomum tamala: Tonic and appetizer.
Pistacia integerrima: Helpful in asthma.
Myrica nagi: Remedy for sore throat.
Woodfordia fruticosa: Anti-infective, relieves cough.
Tulsi extract and other ingredients: Added for acute cough relief.

Dosage & Administration

Children under 12 years: 1–2 teaspoonfuls (5–10 ml), 2–3 times daily.
Adults: 3 teaspoonfuls (15 ml), 2–3 times daily. Warm water may be added for better results.

Interaction No reports available.

Contraindications No reports available. May occur in patients hypersensitive to any ingredient.

Side Effects Safe and well tolerated. High doses may cause diarrhoea or vomiting.

Pregnancy & Lactation Safety during pregnancy has not been studied. Use with caution.