Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine
About
Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine belongs to the class of medicine called 'expectorant' primarily 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 is 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 (expectorant), Terbutaline (bronchodilator) and Bromhexine (mucolytic agent or cough thinner). 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 relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes 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. 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, tremor, 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 relaxes muscles and widens 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 lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily.
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Storage
Side Effects of Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Tremor
- Stomach upset
- Fast heartbeats
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
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 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.
Yes, Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. All people who receive Guaifenesin+terbutaline+bromhexine may not experience these side effects. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after 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.
