Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol
About
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol is a combination medication used to treat productive cough associated with bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), bronchitis (inflammation of bronchial tubes), and emphysema (shortness of breath). Coughing (dry or productive) is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol consists of Ambroxol hydrochloride, Terbutaline sulphate, Guaiphenesin, and Menthol. Ambroxol hydrochloride is a mucolytic agent that makes sputum less viscous, making it easier to cough out. Terbutaline sulphate is a bronchodilator that works by widening and relaxing the airways of the lungs. Guaiphenesin is an expectorant which reduces the thickness/viscosity of bronchial secretions (phlegm) and increases mucus flow making it easier to cough. Menthol relieves throat irritation.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your condition. In some cases, Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol may cause common side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, and headache. These side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol or any other medication. Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, seizures (fits), high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol, since it can worsen side effects like dizziness and sleepiness.
Uses of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol contains Ambroxol hydrochloride, Terbutaline sulphate, Guaiphenesin, and Menthol. Ambroxol hydrochloride is a mucolytic agent that makes sputum less viscous, making it easier to cough out. Terbutaline sulphate is a bronchodilator which works by widening and relaxing the airways (bronchi) of the lungs. Guaiphenesin is an expectorant that reduces the thickness/viscosity of bronchial secretions (phlegm) and increases mucus flow making it easier to cough. Menthol produces a sensation of coolness and relieves throat irritation.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Dizziness
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol should be used with caution in patients with heart, liver, kidney diseases, fits, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing. If you have diabetes, let your doctor know since Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol may affect blood sugar levels. Using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol with painkillers like aspirin can damage the gastro mucosal barrier (protects the stomach from the attack of acid); hence Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol should be cautiously administered in patients with a stomach ulcer. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol with proper consultation and caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive if you feel sleepy or have an increased heart rate or shakiness after taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol may interact with hormones (epinephrine, oxytocin), heart-related drugs (digoxin), Parkinson's disease medication (safinamide, rasagiline), blood pressure medicines (propranolol), vomiting medication (ondansetron, promethazine), corticosteroids (budesonide), respiratory-related medicines (xanthines, aminophylline, formoterol), fluid retention drugs (furosemide), and antidepressants.
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and shakiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol should be administered with caution in patients with pre-existing ischaemic heart, liver, kidney diseases, thyroid disorders, bronchospasm, stomach ulcer, fits, high blood pressure, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consuming alcohol with Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionThere are limited studies on how Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited data on how Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, dizziness, increased/uneven heart rate and shakiness while using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.
Liver
cautionAmbroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol.
Kidney
cautionAmbroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol.
Children
cautionAmbroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol is not recommended for children less than two years of age. However, it can be given to children above two years of age if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
- Drink warm fluids while you take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
Special Advise
Please consult your doctor if your cough persists for more than one week.
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. A dry cough does not produce sputum/phlegm. 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, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, you may have allergies or minor infections in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol works by widening and relaxing the airways and thinning the mucus by making it less viscous. This helps in easy coughing out of phlegm and makes breathing easier.
Inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol, if you have any pre-existing ischemic heart disease, liver and kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, seizures (fits), thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach ulcer, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty in breathing.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol may affect the blood sugar/blood glucose levels. You are advised to regularly monitor your blood glucose levels while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes before consuming Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol consists of Ambroxol hydrochloride, which can cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Therefore, Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol should be used with caution in patients with bronchospasm (narrowed airways with wheezing sound while breathing).
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol may cause diarrhoea as one of its side effects. So it is advisable to drink plenty of water and fluids to stay hydrated. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhoea or blood in the stools.
Do not stop taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. Therefore, take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol, please consult your doctor.
You may experience shakiness after using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+terbutaline Sulphate+menthol. So, it is advisable to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery in such cases until you are alert and focused. Consult your doctor if the condition persists longer.
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