Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant
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Product introduction
Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.
Bro-Zedex LS Plus 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, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, sweating, skin rash, tremors, 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.
Uses of Bro-Zedex LS Expectorant
Benefits of Bro-Zedex LS Expectorant
In Treatment of Cough
A cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air that helps clear any mucus or irritant in the throat or airways. If it happens more frequently, due to an underlying disease or an allergy, it can be bothersome. Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, or throat irritation 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 it 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.
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 it 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 LS 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 Bro-Zedex LS
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Bloating
- Tremors
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Upper abdominal pain
How to use Bro-Zedex LS 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. Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Bro-Zedex LS Expectorant works
Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator which relaxes the muscles in the airways and widens the airways.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 LS Plus Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bro-Zedex LS Plus 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 Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant 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
Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Bro-Zedex LS Expectorant?
If you miss a dose of Bro-Zedex LS Plus 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant
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Quick tips
- Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant 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 Bro-Zedex LS Plus 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.
- Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant 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 Bro-Zedex LS Plus 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
User feedback
Patients taking Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant
Thrice A Day
56%
Twice A Day
21%
Once A Day
19%
Four Times A *
5%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Bro-Zedex LS Expectorant for?
Cough with mu*
67%
Cough
33%
*Cough with mucus
Please rate Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant on price
Average
100%
FAQs
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant?
Keep this medicine in the container 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.
Can I take Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant along with other medicines?
Inform your doctor about the medicines you might be taking before using Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant. Let your doctor know if you have any other medical condition.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Bro-Zedex LS Plus Expectorant be more effective?
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.
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Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.
Country of origin: India
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