Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet 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.
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet 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, skin rash, and palpitations. 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 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 Terbet Forte Tablet
Benefits of Terbet Forte Tablet
In Treatment of Cough
Cough is your body’s reaction when your throat or airways become clogged with mucus. You may also cough when your airways become narrow. This can be either due to any disease or allergy due to dust or pollen.
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet is a combination of medicine that helps give relief from cough. It relaxes the muscles of the airways and widens it. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet also helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Altogether it helps in easy breathing and helps 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 by your doctor.
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet is a combination of medicine that helps give relief from cough. It relaxes the muscles of the airways and widens it. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet also helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Altogether it helps in easy breathing and helps 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 by your doctor.
Side effects of Terbet Forte Tablet
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 Terbet Forte
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Increased heart rate
- Palpitations
How to use Terbet Forte Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Terbet Forte Tablet works
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Terbutaline and Bromhexine, which relieves cough. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator which relaxes muscles in your 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
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Terbet Forte Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet, 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
- Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet 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 Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet 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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FAQs
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet?
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.
Will Terbet Forte 5 mg/8 mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than recommended doses?
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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