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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM IST
BUS Q TABLET is used to treat cough associated with mucus. It contains Guaifenesin and Bromhexine, which work by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out. Also, it thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Keimed Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About BUS Q TABLET

BUS Q TABLET belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ 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 and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: 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. 

BUS Q TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant) and Bromhexine (mucolytic agent). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. On the other hand, Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage thereby, helping to cough out easily. 

Take BUS Q TABLET as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take BUS Q TABLET based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of BUS Q TABLET 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 BUS Q TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using BUS Q TABLET. BUS Q TABLET should be used with caution in children below 6 years. Drink plenty of fluids while taking BUS Q TABLET to loosen mucus. If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, or phenylalanine in the body), or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking BUS Q TABLET. 

Uses of BUS Q TABLET

Treatment of Chesty cough with mucus.

Medicinal Benefits

BUS Q TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant) and Bromhexine (mucolytic agent). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. On the other hand, Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nasal passage thereby, helping to cough out easily. BUS Q TABLET does not cough sedation or sleepiness like other codeine containing cough syrups. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take the syrup with or without food as advised by the doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of BUS Q TABLET

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to BUS Q TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using BUS Q TABLET. BUS Q TABLET should be used with caution in children below 6 years. Avoid using BUS Q TABLET if you are suffering from stomach ulcers as it may worsen the condition. Drink plenty of fluids while taking BUS Q TABLET to loosen mucus. If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking BUS Q TABLET.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking BUS Q TABLET.

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 they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

Special Advise

Use of BUS Q TABLET in children below 4 years of age is not recommended. 

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-coloured, 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 BUS Q TABLET is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with BUS Q TABLET.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of BUS Q TABLET 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 BUS Q TABLET is excreted in human milk. BUS Q TABLET is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

BUS Q TABLET may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking BUS Q TABLET.

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Liver

Caution

Take BUS Q TABLET 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 BUS Q TABLET 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

BUS Q TABLET should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA
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FAQs

BUS Q TABLET is used to treat cough associated with mucus.
BUS Q TABLET contains Guaifenesin and Bromhexine. 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.
BUS Q TABLET should be used with caution in children below 6 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving BUS Q TABLET to children.
BUS Q TABLET may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some cases. However, it is not necessary for everyone taking BUS Q TABLET to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking BUS Q TABLET.
No, BUS Q TABLET is not recommended for patients suffering from stomach ulcers as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before taking BUS Q TABLET.
You are recommended to take BUS Q TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after one week of using BUS Q TABLET, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking BUS Q TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take BUS Q TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking BUS Q TABLET, please consult your doctor.

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