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About Instaryl BM Expectorant

Instaryl BM Expectorant belongs to the class of medications called 'Expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with asthma, bronchitis (inflamed airways) and other airways (bronchopulmonary) problems. 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, 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.

Instaryl BM Expectorant is a combination of two drugs, namely: Terbutaline sulphate and Bromhexine. Terbutaline sulphate belongs to the class of bronchodilators that dilates (expands) and relaxes the air passages in the lungs, thereby making breathing easier, especially in people with airways problems or obstructive respiratory disorders. On the other hand, Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (mucus/cough/phlegm thinner) that works by thinning and loosening mucus in the lungs, windpipe and nose, which helps ease coughing out.

Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Instaryl BM Expectorant based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, nervousness, diarrhoea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Instaryl BM 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 Instaryl BM Expectorant or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Instaryl BM Expectorant . Instaryl BM Expectorant is not recommended for children below six years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Instaryl BM Expectorant . If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Instaryl BM Expectorant .

Uses of Instaryl BM Expectorant

Cough.

Directions for Use

Tablet: 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 in the dose prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Medicinal Benefits

Instaryl BM Expectorant is a combination of two drugs, namely: Terbutaline sulphate and Bromhexine used to treat cough in people with asthma, COPD and other obstructive respiratory diseases. Terbutaline sulphate belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widen the airways, thereby, making breathing easier. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose, making it easier to cough out easily.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Instaryl BM Expectorant . If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy/seizures) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Instaryl BM Expectorant as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. Instaryl BM Expectorant is not recommended for children below 6 years of age and body weight less than 25 kg, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Instaryl BM Expectorant . If you experience constipation, leg cramps, numbness or tingling sensation, increased urination or thirst, muscle weakness or irregular heartbeats, contact your doctor as it may be due to low potassium levels in the blood. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Instaryl BM Expectorant .

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production.
  • Avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough, instead replace it with 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. It also helps loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
  • Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

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FAQs

Instaryl BM Expectorant contains Terbutaline sulphate and Bromhexine. Terbutaline sulphate relaxes muscles and widens the airways making breathing easier. Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose, which helps to expel cough out easily.

Instaryl BM Expectorant should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism before taking Instaryl BM Expectorant so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Instaryl BM Expectorant .

Instaryl BM Expectorant may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Instaryl BM Expectorant to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Instaryl BM Expectorant .

You are not recommended to take propranolol or other beta-blockers used to lower raised blood pressure with Instaryl BM Expectorant as it may reduce the effectiveness of both medicines. Also, propranolol may cause 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 Instaryl BM Expectorant .

Instaryl BM 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 Instaryl BM Expectorant as it may increase blood sugar levels.

You are recommended to take Instaryl BM 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 Instaryl BM Expectorant , please consult your doctor.

You are not recommended to stop taking Instaryl BM Expectorant without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Instaryl BM Expectorant for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Instaryl BM Expectorant , please consult your doctor.

Instaryl BM Expectorant contains terbutaline sulphate which may decrease the level of potassium in your body, leading to hypokalemia. So, if you have a low potassium level, let your doctor about this before taking Instaryl BM Expectorant .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROPRANOLOL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • OXYTOCIN
  • FORMOTEROL
  • DYPHYLLINE
  • ONDANSETRON

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood sugar levels, and serum potassium level is required while taking Instaryl BM Expectorant .
  • ECG (electrocardiogram) of the heart is recommended, and heartbeat should be closely monitored.

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, whereas the dry cough does not bring up sputum. 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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