Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol
Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish RanjanLast updated 22 Jan 2021 | 08:32 AM (UTC)
Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol Uses
Bromhexine+Guaifenesin+Menthol+Salbutamol is used in the treatment of cough.
How Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol works
Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol is a combination of four medicines: Bromhexine , Guaifenesin , Menthol and Salbutamol. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator which relax the muscles in the airways and widen the airways.Together, they make breathing easier.
Common side effects of Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Indigestion, Bloating, Dizziness, Headache, Sweating, Rash, Hives, Muscle cramp, Tremor, Increased heart rate, Palpitations
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Expert advice for Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol
- Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol 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 Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Salbutamol 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.