Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. 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.

Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant is a combination of two medicines: Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant1 and Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant2.

Uses of Salbid Expectorant

Cough

Benefits of Salbid Expectorant

In Cough

Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Salbid Expectorant

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 Salbid

Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Palpitations
Tremors
Muscle cramp
Throat irritation
Respiratory tract infection
Respiratory tract inflammation
Cough
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Tachycardia
Decreased potassium level in blood
Nervousness
Weakness
Irritability
Drowsiness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Difficulty in urination

How to use Salbid Expectorant

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant 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 Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant 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 Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant in patients with kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant in patients with liver disease.

All substitutes

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

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Salbid Expectorant

Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
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 Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant 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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Patient concerns

Hi Having cold cough and fever from last 3 days.Already cunsulted Dr., Preacription are as 1. Auxtil 500 2.acurace d 3. Fexolife m 3.salbid LS 10 ml syrup 5. Vital 4g 6. Ibugesic plus 7.pneumococcal polysaccharide vacine Cant get rid of fever and cold kindly suggest alternate generic medicines with cheaper price Thanks

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

The medicine your doctor has prescribed are fine. If you want to buy generic medicine search them on 1 mg app. Sometimes the infections takes longer to get controlled. If you do not improve after another 2 days then a review of your medication should be done after a thorough clinical check up

What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

Cold and nasal block from 2 to 3 days and now followed by dry cough. Whereas the clod and nasal block has reduced. Cough will be heavy in closed room under A/c but no cough while walking / jogging / climbing stairs. What to do ? Shall I use Ambrolite D ?

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Don't use it, it may be infective cough. Ambrolyte D will suppress your cough and it will accumulate in chest. This is good in dry cough

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Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant

Introduction of Salbid Expectorant

Uses of Salbid Expectorant

Benefits of Salbid Expectorant

In Cough

Side effects of Salbid Expectorant

Common side effects of Salbid

How to use Salbid Expectorant

Safety advice

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Salbid Expectorant

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