Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

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100ml Expectorant in Bottle

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Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml Description

Bricarex A Expectorant is a combination of Ambroxol, guaiphenesin and terbutaline, as its active ingredients. It is used to treat cough associated with infections in the airways, asthma, shortness of

breath and lung infections. This medicine helps in the expulsion of mucous and reduces cough and breathlessness. This medicine should be used cautiously if you have liver or kidney-related problems. Also, discuss if you have any other underlying medical conditions before starting the treatment. It is advisable to consult a physician before giving this medicine to children below 6 years. Bricarex A Expectorant should not be given with any other cough or cold medicines. And if you do not feel any relief and persistent cough along with fever and feel other additional symptoms, stop using it and consult a physician.

Product Summary

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Contains	Ambroxol(15.0 Mg/5ml) + Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin(50.0 Mg/5ml) + Terbutaline(1.25 Mg/5ml)
Uses	Wet cough associated with asthma and chronic bronchitis
Side effects	Headache, shivering, muscle spasm, irregular heartbeat
Therapy	COUGH COLD PREPARATION

Check more medicines with composition as Ambroxol(15.0 Mg/5ml) + Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin(50.0 Mg/5ml) + Terbutaline(1.25 Mg/5ml)

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

To relieve symptoms of acute asthma attacks and airways blockage in the case of lung infection.

Contraindications of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

If you are allergic to this medicine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are suffering from gastric ulcers.
If you have any heart conditions or prone to heart disorders.

Side effects of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

Headache
Shivering
Muscle spasm
Irregular heartbeats
Low potassium level
Dizziness

Precautions and Warnings of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

Pregnancy

Can I take Bricarex A Expectorant during pregnancy?

It is not safe to use this medicine during pregnancy. Hence, it is recommendedto avoid this medicine during pregnancy and use this only if it is prescribed by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Bricarex A Expectorant while breastfeeding?

This medicine is secreted into the breastmilk and may cause unwanted effects in the newborn baby. Hence, it is recommneded to avoid this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Bricarex A Expectorant?

It has no effect on driving ability. However, if you experience any side effects be cautious while driving or operating machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Bricarex A Expectorant?

No information is available on the interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
You have any underlying medical condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, fits, thyroid or other heart diseases.
You may experience a sudden drop of potassium level in your blood on concomitant treatment. In such situations, a doctor may recommend monitoring potassium serum level closely and ask for specific blo...
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You are suffering from liver or kidney problems.
You don't feel any relief in symptoms and your cough lasts for more than 5 days, consult a doctor immediately.
You are suffering from high pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma) or having any kind of allergies.

Mode of Action of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

How Does It Work?

Ambroxol acts as a mucolytic agent. It works by loosening/thinning up the mucous in the respiratory passages and makes the mucous less sticky. Thereby helps in removing the cough out. Terbutaline has...

Directions for Use of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor.
Shake it well before use.
Carefully measure the dose using a measuring cup or spoon.
Do not consume this medicine directly from the bottle.

Interactions of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

Interactions with other medicines

As Bricarex A Expectorant contains different components, any interactions seen with them when taken alone may happen with this combination. Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal p...
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Especially, if you are already taking other cough medicines.
Concomitant use of Bricarex A Expectorant and medicines used to treat high blood pressure like propranolol should be avoided as it may affect the activity of this medicine.
This medicine should be used with caution if you are already taking medicines to treat heart problem and blood pressure-related problems.
Antipsychotic medicines like phenelzine, selegiline can increase the effect of Bricarex A Expectorant when used together, which may result in increased side effects.

Storage and disposal of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

Store this medicine below 30°C.
Try to keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Bricarex A Expectorant 100ml

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose include headache, anxiety, fits, abdominal cramps, irregular heartbeats. Sometimes, a drop in blood pressure. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your...

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take ...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I take this medicine during dry cough?

A: This medicine is generally used for wet cough only. It helps to loosen up the mucous so that it can be removed easily through coughing. Your doctor will suggest you this medicine after examining you only, whether it's a dry cough or wet cough.

Q: What is an expectorant?

A: An ‘expectorant’ is any medicine that expels the sputum (phlegm or mucous) from your airways to the outside by the way of cough. Productive or chesty cough (cough with sputum) results when secretions of the airways are increased due to viral or bacterial infections or dust, pollen or other allergies. The secretions will mix with other cells and substances in the airways and congest the airways causing tightness in the chest, problematic breathing and cough. The body wants to expel these secretions by way of cough. Bricarex A Expectorant thins down the secretions and increases cough by which will relieve the congestion of the airways. This medicine is proven to be safe and efficient for the treatment of cough associated with chest congestion.

Q: Is Bricarex A Expectorant a habit-forming medicine?

A: Bricarex A Expectorant does not contain any substances reported to become habit-forming. However, it is advised that this syrup should not be used for more than the prescribed time. It also should not be used in any cough without consultation from a registered medical practitioner.

Q: Is it safe for children?

A: In the prescribed doses, Bricarex A Expectorant for babies is relatively safe. However, children should not be started this syrup without consulting a child health specialist who will decide the dosage to be given.

Q: What kind of food should I avoid?

A: It is recommended to avoid spicy, cold and oily foodstuffs to avoid irritation in the throat.

Q: What if one stops taking Bricarex A Expectorant?

A: If Bricarex A Expectorant is stopped before the prescribed time, this may affect the effectiveness of this medicine and may lead to cough not being cured. Also, it is advisable not to start this syrup on one’s own wish without having a proper consultation with one’s treating physician.

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