About TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN
TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN belongs to the class of medicine called 'expectorant' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways, thereby preventing respiratory infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and Chesty cough. A dry cough means it's tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.
TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaiphenesin (expectorant), Terbutaline sulphate (bronchodilator) and Bromhexine hydrochloride (mucolytic agent or cough thinner). Guaiphenesin works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from airways. Terbutaline sulphate relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine hydrochloride works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily.
Take TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN. If you have a history of fits or are suffering from fits, please inform your doctor before taking TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN.
Uses of TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN
Chesty cough
Medicinal Benefits
TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline sulphate and Bromhexine hydrochloride used to treat a cough with mucus. Guaiphenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from airways. Terbutaline sulphate belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widen the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine hydrochloride belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Tremor
- Stomach upset
- Fast heartbeats
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are known to be allergic to TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN. If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN. 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 TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN 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 amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN is excreted in human milk. TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionTERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN.
Liver
cautionTake TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionTERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN 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 it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. Instead, 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 dry throat while you have a cough. It helps 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 TERBUTALINE SULPHATE+BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE+GUAIPHENESIN if you have diabetes.
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 disease 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-coloured, it means you may have allergies or minor illness in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
