PRODUCT DETAILS

About Asthaphat Expectorant

SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN belongs to the class of medications called expectorants primarily used to treat cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN is a combination of two drugs, namely: Salbutamol (bronchodilator) and Guaifenesin (expectorant). Salbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways.

Uses of Asthaphat Expectorant

Cough

Medicinal Benefits of Asthaphat Expectorant

SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN is a combination of two drugs, namely: Salbutamol (bronchodilator) and Guaifenesin (expectorant). Together SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN helps to relieve respiratory obstruction and improve pulmonary ventilation, especially in the conditions of respiratory disorders like asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN minimizes the bronchospasm (sudden narrowing of airways) and excessive secretion of viscous mucus (which blocks airways). 

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Side Effects of Asthaphat Expectorant

Like all medicines, SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN can cause some common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, stomach upset, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, restlessness, tension and rapid heartbeat. Most of these side effects of SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

Similar Drugs

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (propranolol, reserpine, methyldopa, guanethidine), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, imipramine, amoxapine).

Safety Advice

BREAST FEEDING

Salbutamol present in SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN is excreted in human milk. So, it is advisable to avoid breastfeeding while using SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN. SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN should be given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

DRIVING

SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN.

LIVER

Take SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions.

KIDNEY

Take SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions.