Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet1, Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet2, and Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet3.

Uses of Brethex Tablet

Treatment of Cough with mucus

Benefits of Brethex Tablet

In Treatment of Cough with mucus

Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours.
Take Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Brethex Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Brethex

Nausea
Diarrhea
Bloating
Indigestion
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Sweating
Dizziness
Headache
Skin rash
Hives
Tremors
Increased heart rate

How to use Brethex Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet in these patients.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Brethex Tablet

Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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Patient concerns

Cogestion in chest with cough with mucus

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.

Cough regularly with lots of mucus

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take sitopaladi churan half spoon twice with honey, trikatu tablet 2 tablet twice

Heavy cough and sneezing.nose filled with mucus .

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlersPatient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

FAQs

Brethex Tablet

Will Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Brethex 100mg/2.5mg/8mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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