BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG
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Product introduction
BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG 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, bloating, indigestion, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, headache, skin 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. 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 Bro-Zedex Capsule
Benefits of Bro-Zedex Capsule
In Treatment of Cough with mucus
BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours.
Take BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Take BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Side effects of Bro-Zedex Capsule
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 Bro-Zedex
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Increased heart rate
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Tremors
- Nausea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
- Upper abdominal pain
How to use Bro-Zedex Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Bro-Zedex Capsule works
Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Together, they make breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG 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 BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG in these patients.
What if you forget to take Bro-Zedex Capsule?
If you miss a dose of BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG 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 BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG 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.
- BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG 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 BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG 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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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
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What are you using Bro-Zedex Capsule for?
Cough with mu*
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*Cough with mucus
FAQs
Will BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of BRO ZEDEX CAPSULE 50MG/1.25MG/4MG?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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