Welbroxel Syrup
Welbroxel Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves throat irritation and provides cooling sensation.
Welbroxel Syrup
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Welbroxel Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves throat irritation and provides cooling sensation.
Welbroxel Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves throat irritation and provides cooling sensation.
Welbroxel Syrup 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, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, tremor, and increased heart rate. 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 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 sleepiness 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 this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Cough
04How To Use
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. Welbroxel Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Welbroxel Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
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07Benefits
In Cough
Welbroxel Syrup 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. Welbroxel Syrup also soothes your throat and gives relief from irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
08Side Effects
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Bloating
Indigestion
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Welbroxel Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Welbroxel Syrup 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 Welbroxel Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Welbroxel Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Welbroxel Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Welbroxel Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Welbroxel Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Welbroxel Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Welbroxel Syrup 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 Welbroxel Syrup 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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