Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Terbutaline suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. The medication is also useful in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of bronchial tubes), emphysema (shortness of breath), and upper respiratory tract infections. The suspension also promotes the secretion of sputum (phlegm) by the airways (bronchi), used to treat coughs. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by obstructed airflow in the lungs. Whereas, an upper tract respiratory tract infection is highly contagious and caused by a bacteria or virus infecting the nose, throat, pharynx, larynx, and bronchi.
Take the Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Terbutaline Suspension as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your healthcare professional. Some users may experience side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, sweating and muscle cramps, dizziness, headache, rash, tremor (shakiness), palpitations (uneven heartbeat), and increased heart rate. Inform your doctor in case your side effects persist with time or get worse. Consult your doctor in case you are allergic to Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, or Terbutaline
Medical Benefits of Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline Suspension
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Terbutaline suspension is used in the treatment of COPD and upper tract respiratory infection. The suspension belongs to the category of medication called expectorants that provide relief from cough and other respiratory infections. The medicine is composed of Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline.
Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Menthol is an organic compound that produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Therefore, the combined effect of Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Terbutaline suspension is used to provide relief from cough.
Directions for Use
Carefully, read the label given along with the Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Terbutaline suspension. Follow the dosage instructions given by your healthcare professional. Shake the suspension bottle well before use and take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Side Effects of Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline Suspension
There are mild to moderate side effects of Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline Suspension that do not last for a long time. The side effects may vary in all the users as they depend on the physiological condition and response to the treatment. Inform your doctor in case the side effects worsen or persist with time. The range of side effects noticed on using the Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline Suspension are mentioned below:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Tremors
- Increased heart rate
- Upper abdominal pain
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Sweating
- Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
- Bloating
- Indigestion
Drug Interaction
Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline Suspension may interact with other medications when taken together. The medicine may interact with certain food items and other health conditions. Do not take the suspension with the following mentioned drugs or medications.
- hormones (epinephrine, oxytocin)
- heart-related drugs (digoxin)
- Parkinson’s disease medication (safinamide)
- blood pressure medicines (propranolol)
- vomiting medication (ondansetron, promethazine)
- corticosteroids (budesonide)
- respiratory-related medicines (aminophylline, formoterol)
- fluid retention drugs (furosemide)
- antidepressants
Safety and Precautions
1. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline Suspension as it may interact and cause increased drowsiness.
2. Do not take Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline Suspension without a doctor’s consultation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.
3. Store the Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline Suspension in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
4. Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline Suspension are not safe for people with liver and kidney disorders.
5. Keep the Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol, and Terbutaline Suspension out of reach of children and pets.
6. Follow the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor.
