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 (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways, thereby preventing respiratory infection. Cough has two types: 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 your airways.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine. 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. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out 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 these side effects of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve 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. 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 Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
Uses of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine
Medicinal Benefits
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine, used to treat a cough with mucus. 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. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily.
Directions for 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 amino acid, phenylalanine, in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine.
Pregnancy
cautionThe 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
cautionIt is unknown whether Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is excreted in human milk. Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than 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 diseases/conditions. 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 diseases/conditions. 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 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
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 (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.
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 out easily.
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if 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 diabetic patients as it may alter the blood glucose levels. Your blood glucose levels may be monitored by your doctor while 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.
The dose and frequency will be advised by your doctor 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 longer durations.
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 it is prescribed for.
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 (lower high blood pressure), epinephrine (affects heart rate), furosemide, promethazine (anti-allergic), oxytocin (uterine stimulant), bronchodilators (formoterol), 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.
