Megaril Expectorant

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Nodysis Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Bromhexine (2mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (50mg/5ml) + Menthol (0.5mg/5ml) + Terbutaline (1.25mg/5ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	446

FAQ

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Megaril 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.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Megaril 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.

Can I take Megaril Expectorant along with other medicines?

Inform your doctor about the medicines you might be taking before using Megaril Expectorant. Let your doctor know if you have any other medical condition.

What if you forget to take Megaril Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of Megaril 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.

Megaril Expectorant Reviews

Megaril 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.

Megaril 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.

How Megaril 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.

How to Use Megaril 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. Megaril Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Megaril 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. Megaril 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.

Uses of Megaril Expectorant

Treatment of Cough

Megaril Expectorant Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megaril Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Megaril Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Megaril Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Megaril Expectorant alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Megaril Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Megaril Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Megaril Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Megaril 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.

Quick Tips

It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Megaril Expectorant relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
Stop taking Megaril 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.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Megaril 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.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Megaril 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.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.