Benz AP Total Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.

Benz AP Total Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dryness in the mouth, stomach upset, headache, rash, fatigue, loss of appetite, and insomnia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Benz AP Tablet

Cough

Benefits of Benz AP Tablet

In Cough

Benz AP Total Tablet 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. Benz AP Total Tablet 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 Benz AP 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 Benz AP

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Dryness in mouth
Upset stomach
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Allergic reaction
Hives
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Loss of appetite
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Benz AP 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. Benz AP Total Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Benz AP Tablet works

Benz AP Total Tablet is a combination of five medicines: Ambroxol, Cetirizine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin and Phenylephrine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benz AP Total Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Benz AP Total 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 Benz AP Total Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Benz AP Total Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Benz AP Total Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Benz AP Total Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Benz AP Total Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Benz AP Total Tablet is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
If you are drowsy after taking Benz AP Total Tablet, you should not drive or operate any machinery.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.
Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.

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References

ScienceDirect. Ambroxol. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cetirizine. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2003. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Guaifenesin. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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