Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol is available for oral administration in the form of syrup.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is suitable for adults and children over 6 years old.

Contraindications

• This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to any of the active ingredients: Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Menthol, or Salbutamol.

• It is also not recommended for patients with severe cardiovascular disorders or uncontrolled hypertension.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with MAO inhibitors (such as selegiline, phenelzine), tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline), beta-blockers (such as atenolol, propranolol), diuretics (like hydrochlorothiazide), digoxin, and theophylline.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of this medicine may lead to extreme dizziness or drowsiness, seizures, hallucinations, severe nausea and vomiting, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. In such cases, seek emergency medical help immediately.

• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• For nausea and vomiting, try taking this medicine with or after a meal.

• Stay hydrated and consume fibre-rich foods to manage diarrhoea.

• Try to rest and relax if you experience a headache or dizziness.

• Drinking plenty of water can help soothe a dry mouth or throat.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medicine may cause dizziness and drowsiness, which might affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking this medicine, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• This medicine should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Always consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, and difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables to boost your immune system and help fight off respiratory infections.

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and help loosen mucus in your airways.

• Avoid exposure to irritants such as smoke or dust which can worsen respiratory symptoms.

• Regular gentle exercise can help improve lung function and overall health. However, do not exercise if you are feeling unwell.

• Try to get enough rest and sleep to help your body recover from illness.

• Practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection.

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