Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine
About Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (such as allergens, mucus, or smoke) from the airways, thereby preventing respiratory infections.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough up easily.
Use Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine as prescribed by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, stomach upset and fast heartbeats. Most of the side effects of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine. If you have a history of fits or are suffering from fits, please inform your doctor before taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
Uses of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine
• Relief from Cough: Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is used to treat persistent coughs. It soothes the throat by minimising irritation.
• Expectorant Properties: Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine loosens mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to expel phlegm and breathe.
• Eases breathing in respiratory conditions: It relaxes the airway muscles, improving airflow and reducing wheezing or shortness of breath.
• Breaks down mucus: It thins and dissolves mucus, making it easier to clear from the respiratory tract.
Medicinal Benefits
- Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine provides relief from cough, chest congestion, and breathing difficulty.
- Guaifenesin helps loosen and thin mucus, making it easier to cough out.
- Terbutaline relaxes and widens the airways, improving airflow and breathing.
- Bromhexine clears the airways effectively by breaking up thick mucus.
- Promotes easier expectoration and faster recovery from respiratory infections.
- Syrup form is ideal for both adults and children, improving compliance.
Directions for Use
- Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine 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.
- Measure the prescribed dose using a measuring cup, and administer it orally.
- Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly. Shake well before use.
Storage
Side Effects of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Tremor
- Stomach upset
- Fast heartbeats
Drug Warnings
- If you are known to be allergic to Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
- If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits.
- If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
- If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), stomach ulcers/bleeding, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability with high protein in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (propranolol), heart rate affecting medicine (epinephrine), water pills or diuretics (furosemide), anti-allergic drugs (promethazine), uterine stimulant (oxytocin), bronchodilators (formoterol, dyphylline), anti-sickness or anti-nausea drug (ondansetron).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Use with caution in patients with diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of the amino acid phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorThe interaction of alcohol with Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorThe safety of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is excreted in human milk. Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor believes the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionGuaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
Liver
cautionTake Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionGuaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine should be used with caution in children and only in doses as prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk, as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to relieve a cough.
- Replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Special Advise
Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine if you have diabetes.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (such as allergens, mucus, or smoke) from the 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 by an allergic reaction or a viral infection, but coughing up mucus may indicate a respiratory tract disease. If you are coughing up thick, solid white mucus, it may indicate a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, you may have allergies or a minor illness in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is used to treat cough associated with mucus.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine contains Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine. Guaifenesin works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough up easily.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism before taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, as it may alter blood glucose levels. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose levels while you are taking this medicine.
No, you are not recommended to take propranolol with Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine as it may reduce the effectiveness of both medicines. Also, propranolol may cause a 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 Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
You are recommended to take Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine 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 Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine, please consult your doctor.
Your doctor will advise the dose and frequency based on your medical condition. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Your doctor will decide the best time to take Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Yes, Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine may cause drowsiness. Avoid alcohol intake as it may increase drowsiness. This does not require any medical treatment, as this will gradually reduce over time. Please consult the doctor if it persists for more than a few days.
Elderly patients are more susceptible to the side effects of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine. Additionally, conditions such as glaucoma, prostate issues, and liver or kidney diseases are more common in this age group, which can worsen Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine side effects. Please consult a doctor before administering it to elderly patients.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is used to manage chesty cough (wet cough). Avoid using Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine for any purpose other than the condition for which it is prescribed.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine contains bromhexine, guaifenesin, and terbutaline as its active substances.
Store Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine at a temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place. Protect from light. Keep it out of reach of children. Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine should be disposed, by following local guidelines or asking your pharmacist how to properly dispose of any unused medicine.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine may interact with propranolol (lowers high blood pressure), epinephrine (affects heart rate), furosemide, promethazine (anti-allergic), oxytocin (uterine stimulant), bronchodilators (formoterol), and ondansetron (anti-sickness). Therefore, consult a doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
No, higher than the recommended dose of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine will not be more effective, instead it can lead to increased side effects. Therefore, do not exceed the recommended dose. It can lead to symptoms like hypertension, hyperglycaemia, tremors and seizures. If you suspect you have taken overdose or experience any of these symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine causes side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, stomach upset, and fast heartbeat. Please, consult a doctor if these persist longer.
