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Bricarex LS Expectorant 100 ml

Bricarex LS Expectorant 100 ml

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Bricarex LS Expectorant

Bricarex LS Expectorant is used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

Bricarex LS Expectorant is a combination of three drugs, namely Levosalbutamol (bronchodilator), Ambroxol (mucolytic agent), and Guaifenesin (expectorant). Levosalbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that work by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby helping to cough out easily. Guaifenesin 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 the airways.

Take Bricarex LS Expectorant as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Bricarex LS Expectorant based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Bricarex LS Expectorant 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 allergic to Bricarex LS Expectorant or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Bricarex LS Expectorant . If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Bricarex LS Expectorant as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Bricarex LS Expectorant . Drink plenty of fluids while taking Bricarex LS Expectorant to loosen mucus. If you have 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, inform your doctor before taking Bricarex LS Expectorant .

Uses of Bricarex LS Expectorant

Treatment of Chesty cough with mucus

Medicinal Benefits

Bricarex LS Expectorant is a combination of three drugs: Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol, and Guaifenesin, which are used to treat coughs associated with mucus. Levosalbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that work by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby helping to cough out easily. Guaifenesin 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 the airways.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before use. Take Bricarex LS Expectorant with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Bricarex LS Expectorant

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Skin rash
  • Tremor
  • Stomach upset

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Bricarex LS Expectorant or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Bricarex LS Expectorant . If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Bricarex LS Expectorant as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Bricarex LS Expectorant . Drink plenty of fluids while taking Bricarex LS Expectorant to loosen mucus. If you have 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, inform your doctor before taking Bricarex LS Expectorant .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Bricarex LS Expectorant may have interaction with antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin), water pills (furosemide), bronchodilators (albuterol, formoterol, vilanterol), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron), steroids (prednisone, budesonide).

Drug-Food Interaction: Bricarex LS Expectorant may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods or dietary supplements with Bricarex LS Expectorant as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have 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, inform your doctor before taking Bricarex LS Expectorant .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CEFUROXIME
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALBUTEROL
  • FORMOTEROL
  • VILANTEROL
  • ONDANSETRON
  • PREDNISONE
  • BUDESONIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. 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 and loosen mucus.

  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Bricarex LS Expectorant if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.

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.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Bricarex LS Expectorant is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Bricarex LS Expectorant .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Bricarex LS Expectorant in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Bricarex LS Expectorant is excreted in human milk. Bricarex LS Expectorant is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Bricarex LS Expectorant may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Bricarex LS Expectorant .

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Liver

Caution

Take Bricarex LS Expectorant with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Bricarex LS Expectorant with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Bricarex LS Expectorant should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India
Other Info - BRI0396

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FAQs

Bricarex LS Expectorant is primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus.
Bricarex LS Expectorant contains Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol and Guaifenesin. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol 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. 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.
Bricarex LS Expectorant should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if have hyperthyroidism before taking Bricarex LS Expectorant so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Bricarex LS Expectorant .
Yes, Bricarex LS Expectorant may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Bricarex LS Expectorant to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Bricarex LS Expectorant .
Bricarex LS Expectorant should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Bricarex LS Expectorant as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Bricarex LS Expectorant 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 Bricarex LS Expectorant , please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Bricarex LS Expectorant without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Bricarex LS Expectorant for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Bricarex LS Expectorant , please consult your doctor.

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