Bromhexine+guaifenesin+terbutaline+menthol
About Bromhexine+guaifenesin+terbutaline+menthol
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline is primarily used to treat cough. It helps in dissolving hard phlegm (sputum/cough), which makes breathing difficult, usually in respiratory problems like allergies, sinusitis, common cold, bronchitis, flu, etc.
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline is a combination of Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline. Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs. Guaifenesin works by reducing the stickiness or viscosity of mucus, making it easier to clear from the airways. Menthol produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation. Terbutaline relaxes muscles and widens the airways making breathing easier.
Some people may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline. Avoid taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline while breastfeeding as it is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the baby. Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.
Uses of Bromhexine+guaifenesin+terbutaline+menthol
Medicinal Benefits
- Relieves productive cough by helping to loosen and clear mucus from the airways.
- Thins thick phlegm in the lungs, making it easier to cough out.
- Improves breathing by relaxing the airway muscles and opening the bronchial tubes.
- Reduces chest congestion and helps clear blocked air passages.
- Soothes throat irritation and provides a cooling effect in the throat.
- Helps manage respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and chest infections.
Directions for Use
- Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.
- Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly. Shake well before use.
Storage
Side Effects of Bromhexine+guaifenesin+terbutaline+menthol
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Tremor
- Stomach upset
- Fast heartbeats
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Drug Warnings
- If you are known to be allergic to Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline or any other medicines, pregnant or planning for pregnancy, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
- Avoid taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline while breastfeeding as it is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the baby.
- If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits.
- If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, glaucoma, cough from a long time, chronic bronchitis (swelling and irritation of the lining of airways), emphysema (lung condition resulting in shortness of breath), overactive thyroid, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), ulcers in the stomach or intestines, kidney, liver or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines, as there may be an interaction.
Antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime)
• Potential effect: May enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Cough suppressants (diphenhydramine, codeine)
• Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
Water pill (furosemide)
• Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions.
- Diabetes
- Fits
- High blood pressure
- Glaucoma
- Cough from a long time
- Chronic bronchitis (swelling and irritation of the lining of airways)
- Emphysema (lung condition resulting in shortness of breath)
- Overactive thyroid
- Phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body)
- Ulcers in the stomach or intestines
- Kidney, liver or heart problems
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorInteraction of alcohol with Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
Pregnancy
unsafeBromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline is contraindicated in pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause birth defects. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
unsafeBromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the baby. Hence, it is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
cautionBromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
Liver
consult your doctorIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
consult your doctorBromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline should be used with caution in children, especially below 2 years of age if prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Healthy diet:
- To help thin mucus and promote its elimination, consume plenty of warm liquids, such as water, soups, and herbal teas.
- To promote immunity and healing, eat a well-balanced diet full of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables.
- Incorporate vitamin C-rich foods, including citrus fruits, to aid in the fight against respiratory infections.
- Avoid fatty, greasy, and extremely cold foods if they exacerbate cough symptoms or produce more mucus.
Physical activity:
- To enhance breathing and mucus clearance, engage in light exercise such as walking or simple stretching.
- To promote lung function and reduce chest congestion, practice deep breathing exercises.
- If you feel exhausted, out of breath, or unwell, avoid physically demanding tasks and get enough rest while you heal.
Stress management:
- To enhance lung function and promote mental relaxation, practice deep-breathing exercises.
- To aid in the body's recovery from respiratory illnesses, get enough sleep and rest.
- Take part in relaxing pursuits such as meditation, light reading, or soothing music.
Special Advise
Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline is used to treat viscous and excessive mucus in patients with asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) having a cough. It helps in dissolving hard phlegm (sputum/cough) which makes breathing difficult usually in respiratory problems like allergies, sinusitis, common cold, bronchitis, flu, etc.
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline contains Guaifenesin, Bromhexine, Terbutaline and Menthol. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Bromhexine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, makes breathing easier. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation.
Yes, Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline as it may increase blood sugar levels.
No, you are not recommended to take propranolol with Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline as it may reduce the effectiveness of both the medicines. Also, propranolol may cause narrowing of airways sometimes, which may trigger severe asthmatic attacks or worsen breathing problems. However, you are recommended to consult a doctor before using other medicines with Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if have hyperthyroidism before taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline.
You are recommended to take Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline, please consult your doctor.
The dosage can vary based on the individual's age, medical condition, and the severity of symptoms. Follow the specific dosage instructions provided by your doctor.
Take Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline with or without food. Your doctor will recommend the best time to take Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline can be given to elderly patients if prescribed by your doctor. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the side effects of Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline, such as dizziness, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal issues. Therefore, consult a doctor before giving Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline to elderly patients.
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline is recommended for wet cough. Therefore, consult your doctor for a medication that specifically targets dry cough.
Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack. Do not exceed recommended dose.
No, taking Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline in a dose higher than recommended will not make it more effective and can actually be harmful. Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline overdose can increase the risk of serious side effects and potentially lead to health complications. It's important to follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and instruction. However, if you feel that the current dose is not effective, please consult your doctor.
Store Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline at room temperature in a cool and dry place away from light. Keep it out of reach of children.
The common side effects of Bromhexine+guaifenesin+menthol+terbutaline are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset, and fast heartbeats. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
