Salbid Plus Expectorant
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Micro Labs Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (100mg/5ml) + Terbutaline (2.5mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 461 |
FAQ
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Salbid 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.
Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Salbid Plus Expectorant?
It is not recommended to use Salbid Plus Expectorant in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Salbid 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 serious side effects. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Can Salbid Plus Expectorant be used in a dry cough?
No, Salbid Plus Expectorant is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.
What if you forget to take Salbid Plus Expectorant?
If you miss a dose of Salbid 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.
Salbid Plus Expectorant Reviews
Salbid Plus Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It loosens and thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. This makes it easier for you to cough it out. It also relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways making it easier for you to breathe.
Salbid 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, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, headache, rash, palpitations, tremor, 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 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, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, headache, rash, palpitations, tremor, 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.
How Salbid Plus Expectorant Works
Salbid Plus Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline, which relieves cough with mucus.
How to Use Salbid Plus 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 Plus Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Salbid Plus Expectorant
- In Cough with mucus: Salbid Plus Expectorant gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduce its stickiness and makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Salbid Plus Expectorant will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Uses of Salbid Plus Expectorant
- Cough with mucus
Salbid Plus Expectorant Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Salbid Plus Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Salbid 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Salbid Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salbid Plus Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Salbid Plus Expectorant in these patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
Salbid Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salbid Plus Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Salbid Plus Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Salbid Plus Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
- Salbid Plus Expectorant relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
- Stop taking Salbid 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.
- 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.
References
- Drugs.com. Terbutaline.
- ScienceDirect. Ambroxol.
- European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015.
- ScienceDirect. Guaifenesin.