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Salbrex Expectorant

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Introduction of Salbrex Expectorant

Salbrex 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 relaxes the muscles in your airway. Together, they make breathing easier.

Salbrex Expectorant is a combination of two medicines: Salbrex Expectorant1 and Salbrex Expectorant2.

Uses of Salbrex Expectorant

Benefits of Salbrex Expectorant

In Treatment of Cough

Salbrex Expectorant 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 it 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 Salbrex 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 Salbrex

  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Upset stomach
  • Tremors
  • Muscle cramp
  • Allergic reaction
  • Increased heart rate

How to use Salbrex 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. Salbrex 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 Salbrex Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Salbrex 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 Salbrex Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Salbrex Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Salbrex 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
Salbrex Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salbrex Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Salbrex Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salbrex Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Salbrex Expectorant

  • Salbrex Expectorant relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
  • 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 Salbrex 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

Patient concerns

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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.
i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough
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FAQs

Salbrex Expectorant

What is Salbrex Expectorant?

Salbrex Expectorant is a combination of Ambroxol and Salbutamol / Albuterol which relieve cough. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator which widens the airways by relaxing its muscles. Together, they make breathing easier.

Is it safe to use Salbrex Expectorant?

Yes, Salbrex Expectorant is safe to you in most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted side effects like tremor, headache, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), palpitations, dizziness, nervousness, muscle cramp, increased heart rate. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any problem due to the medication.

Can Salbrex Expectorant cause headaches and shakiness?

Yes, you may experience headache and shakiness with the use of Salbrex Expectorant. Salbrex Expectorant is a combination of ambroxol and salbutamol. Salbutamol may cause these side effects. For headaches, drink plenty of water, get sufficient rest and avoid alcohol. Usually headaches go away after a week. If they persist for a long time, contact your doctor. Feeling shaky is a common side effect of Salbrex Expectorant and goes away after sometime.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Salbrex Expectorant?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in. The pack should be 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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References

  1. European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Salbutamol. Stockley Park West Uxbridge: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2005 [revised 5 Feb. 2015]. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Ambroxol. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. ScienceDirect. Salbutamol/Albuterol. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Trans Pharmaceuticals
Address: 3391, SUKHADA APARTMENT, MANIK CHOUK, AHMEDNAGAR Ahmednagar MH 414001 IN , - , .
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Salbrex Expectorant. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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