Sputnil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Other than this, Sputnil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Sputnil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Sputnil include Constipation, Heartburn, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sputnil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sputnil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Sputnil's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Sputnil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sputnil related warnings section.

Sputnil can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sputnil in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Asthma, Smoking Addiction. The section on Sputnil contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Sputnil have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Sputnil, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.