Butabrom Syrup
About Butabrom Syrup
Butabrom Syrup is used as a medication to support the body's mechanisms for clearing mucus from the respiratory tract. It treats chest congestion. They belong to a group of medications called mucolytics, which work by breaking mucus down so that it is easier to cough out. Therefore, Butabrom Syrup is added to cough syrups to treat cough.
Possible side effects of Butabrom Syrup may include nausea, diarrhoea rash, angioedema, pruritus, urticaria, sweating, dizziness, vomiting, headache and pain in the upper part of abdomen. Patients with a history of peptic ulceration, asthma and severe hepatic or renal impairment should take extra precautions during their treatment with this medicine.
This medication comes in the form of a tablet and a liquid. The tablets are usually taken 3 times daily, with plenty of liquid and after meals. The liquid form can be given 2 to 4 times per day. The dosage is adapted to the need of the patients and it varies with the age and weight. Butabrom Syrup is well established and tolerated in the body.
What are the side effects of Butabrom Syrup ?
Restlessness
Key highlights of Butabrom Syrup
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women should not use Butabrom Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What are the substitutes for Butabrom Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Butabrom Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Prodyl X Syrup
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- Tus Away Syrup
MSN Laboratories
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. it is recommended to skip your missed dose if it is the time for your next schedule dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
Butabrom Syrup is a synthetic secretolytic agent which help the natural mechanisms to clear respiratory tract mucus. It increases serous mucus production in respiratory tract and reduces phlegm viscosity, which helps the cilia to clear mucous from the respiratory tract.
What are the interactions of Butabrom Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
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Butabrom Syrup interacts with Antibiotics.
FAQs about Butabrom Syrup
Ques : What is Bromhexine?
Ans : Bromhexine is a salt which performs its action by thinning and loosening mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. Bromhexine is used to treat conditions such as Bronchitis, Breathing problems, and Sinusitis.
Ques : What are the uses of Bromhexine?
Ans : Bromhexine is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Bronchitis and Breathing problems. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat condition like Sinusitis. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Bromhexine to avoid undesirable effects.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Bromhexine?
Ans : Bromhexine is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Bromhexine which are as follows: Dizziness, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Skin rash, Itching, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headache, and Nocturnal enuresis. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Bromhexine.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal bromhexine?
Ans : Bromhexine should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.
Ques : How long do I need to use Butabrom Syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : Butabrom Syrup is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients. There are numerous elements to consider such as, salt interactions, precautions to be taken care of, time is taken by the salt to performs its action, etc. we beg you to visit your doctor to realize to what extent before you can see improvements in your health while at the same time taking Butabrom Syrup.
Ques : What are the contraindications to Butabrom Syrup?
Ans : Contraindication to Butabrom Syrup. In addition, Butabrom Syrup should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Hypersensitivity.
Ques : Is Butabrom Syrup safe to use when pregnant?
Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk but there is no data available regarding the effect of Butabrom Syrup during pregnancy.
Ques : Will Butabrom Syrup be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?
Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Butabrom Syrup can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Skin rash, Itching, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headache, Nocturnal enuresis, etc. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
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