Terbutaline+bromhexine
About Terbutaline+bromhexine
Terbutaline+bromhexine is used in the treatment of productive cough (cough associated with mucus) in children. Coughing (dry or productive) is the 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/Wet/Productive cough. A dry cough means it's tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty/wet cough means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.
Terbutaline+bromhexine is a combination of two drugs, namely Terbutaline (bronchodilator) and Bromhexine (mucolytic agent or cough thinner). 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.
Use Terbutaline+bromhexine as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often your child needs to take Terbutaline+bromhexine based on his/her medical condition. In some cases, Terbutaline+bromhexine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tremor, nervousness or rapid heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Terbutaline+bromhexine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not use Terbutaline+bromhexine if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in Terbutaline+bromhexine. If your child is suffering from any medical condition or is under any specific medication, please inform your doctor before using this medicine. Do not give more than the recommended dose to your child, as it may cause an overdose and increase the risk of side effects.
Uses of Terbutaline+bromhexine
Medicinal Benefits
Terbutaline+bromhexine contains Terbutaline and Bromhexine used in the treatment of productive cough (cough associated with mucus) in children. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps cough out easily. Terbutaline+bromhexine is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of cough in acute and chronic bronchitis and other bronchospastic disorders such as eosinophilia.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Terbutaline+bromhexine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Tremor
- Nervousness
- Rapid heartbeat
Drug Warnings
Do not use Terbutaline+bromhexine if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in Terbutaline+bromhexine. If your child is suffering from any medical condition or is under any specific medication, please inform your doctor before using this medicine. Do not give more than the recommended dose to your child, as it may cause an overdose and increase the risk of side effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: If your child is using any other prescription or non-prescription medicines or health supplements, please inform your doctor.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if your child has diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, or heart problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breast Feeding
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Driving
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Liver
consult your doctorIf your child is suffering from liver disease, please inform the doctor.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf your child is suffering from kidney disease, please inform the doctor.
Children
safe if prescribedTerbutaline+bromhexine is safe to use in children if used 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.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while they are having a cough. It helps loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits, as they may worsen the cough. Instead, include fruits rich in water, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.
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 illnesses in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Terbutaline+bromhexine is used in the treatment of productive cough (cough associated with mucus) in children.
Terbutaline+bromhexine contains Terbutaline, and Bromhexine. 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. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily.
You are advised not to stop using Terbutaline+bromhexine for your child without consulting a doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, use Terbutaline+bromhexine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if your child experiences any difficulty while taking Terbutaline+bromhexine, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Terbutaline+bromhexine, if you have any pre-existing conditions such as stomach ulcers, hypertension, cardiovascular disease (including arrhythmias, coronary insufficiency), uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and patients with hyperthyroidism and history of seizures. Do not give more than the recommended dose to your child, as it may cause an overdose and increase the risk of side effects.
Terbutaline+bromhexine is generally used for treating wet cough rather than dry cough. However, please consult your doctor, before using Terbutaline+bromhexine.
Store Terbutaline+bromhexine at a temperature not exceeding 25°C in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
No, taking more than the recommended dose of Terbutaline+bromhexine will not make it more effective and can actually be dangerous. Overdosing can increase the risk of side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and even more serious effects such as difficulty breathing and heart complications. Therefore, it’s important to follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor.
The common side effects of Terbutaline+bromhexine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tremor, nervousness or rapid heartbeat. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
