BD Rex Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Rut Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Bromhexine (4mg) + Guaifenesin (100mg) + Menthol (1mg) + Salbutamol (2mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.9
User Reviews344

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take BD Rex?
If you miss a dose of BD Rex, 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.
Answer

BD Rex Syrup Reviews

BD Rex 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.

BD Rex 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, indigestion, bloating, headache, sweating, rash, muscle cramp, 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.

How BD Rex Syrup Works

BD Rex is a combination of four medicines: Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Salbutamol.

How to Use BD Rex Syrup

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. BD Rex may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of BD Rex Syrup

  • In Cough: BD Rex 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. BD Rex also soothes your throat and reduces irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Uses of BD Rex Syrup

  • Cough

BD Rex Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with BD Rex. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of BD Rex during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
BD Rex is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of BD Rex may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
BD Rex 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  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
BD Rex is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of BD Rex may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
BD Rex may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.BD Rex may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

  • BD Rex 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.
  • Stop taking BD Rex 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.
  • 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.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride.
  2. ScienceDirect. Bromhexine.
  3. ScienceDirect. Menthol.
  4. Salbutamol. Stockley Park West Uxbridge: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2005 [revised 5 Feb. 2015].
  5. Drugs.com. Guaifenesin.

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