Astex Expectorant
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Product introduction
Astex Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out.
Astex Expectorant 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, indigestion, stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, sweating, skin rash, tremor, muscle cramps, 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. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Astex Expectorant 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, indigestion, stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, sweating, skin rash, tremor, muscle cramps, 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. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Astex Expectorant
Benefits of Astex Expectorant
In Cough with mucus
Astex Expectorant gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms. Also, steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil can loosen mucus and reduce congestion and coughing.
Side effects of Astex Expectorant
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 Astex
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sweating
- Skin rash
- Hives
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
- Increased heart rate
How to use Astex Expectorant
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. Astex Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Astex Expectorant works
Astex Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Bromhexine, Salbutamol and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Astex Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Astex Expectorant 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 Astex Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Astex Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Astex Expectorant may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Astex Expectorant may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Astex Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Astex Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Astex Expectorant in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Astex Expectorant in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Astex Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Astex Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Astex Expectorant in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Astex Expectorant in these patients.
What if you forget to take Astex Expectorant?
If you miss a dose of Astex Expectorant, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Astex Expectorant relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
- 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 Astex Expectorant 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can I stop taking Astex Expectorant on my own if my cough reduces?
Do not stop taking Astex Expectorant on your own as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Astex Expectorant for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
Q. Does Astex Expectorant cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Astex Expectorant. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Astex Expectorant. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.
Q. Does Astex Expectorant cause irregular heartbeat?
Astex Expectorant may cause palpitations or increased heartbeat. A minor fluctuation in the heart rate should not be a worry. You can monitor your heart rate regularly while taking Astex Expectorant and consult your doctor if you notice any major changes in heart rate.
Q. How will I know if Astex Expectorant is working?
When you take this medicine, you may notice an increase in thin watery mucus from your air passages. This is an indication that it is working as it is helping to remove mucus by making it easier to cough up.
Q. Is Astex Expectorant good for dry cough?
No. Astex Expectorant is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus. Consult your doctor to prescribe you the right medication for dry cough.
Q. Does Astex Expectorant make you drowsy?
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.
Q. Can I take other cough syrups while taking Astex Expectorant?
No, you should not start taking any other cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine.
Q. Along with taking Astex Expectorant, what other tips should I follow to get relief from congestion?
Along with taking Astex Expectorant, drink plenty of warm fluids (soup, water, herbal tea), gargle with saline water, avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, oily food, and take a healthy diet.
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Address: 14, Nagarjuna Nagar, II Street Rangarajapuram, Kodambakkam, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600024
Country of origin: India
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