Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant
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Product introduction
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. 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.
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg 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 healthcare team 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, diarrhea, headache, palpitations, sweating, tremor, muscle cramps, skin rash, 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.
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg 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 healthcare team 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, diarrhea, headache, palpitations, sweating, tremor, muscle cramps, skin rash, 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 Salbid Expectorant
Benefits of Salbid Expectorant
In Cough
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant 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. Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Salbid 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 Salbid
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Tremors
- Muscle cramp
- Throat irritation
- Respiratory tract infection
- Respiratory tract inflammation
- Cough
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Tachycardia
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Nervousness
- Weakness
- Irritability
- Drowsiness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Difficulty in urination
How to use Salbid 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. Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Salbid Expectorant works
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and Bromhexine, which relieves cough.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg 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 Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg 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.
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg 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
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant in patients with kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant in patients with liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Salbid Expectorant?
If you miss a dose of Salbid 2 mg/8 mg 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Salbid 2 mg/8 mg Expectorant relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
- 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 Salbid 2 mg/8 mg 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.
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