Q-EX Syrup
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Bayu Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Terbutaline (1.25mg/5ml) + Ambroxol (15mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (50mg/5ml) + Flavoured Mentholated base (1mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 461 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Q-EX?
If you miss a dose of Q-EX, 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.
Q-EX Syrup Reviews
Q-EX is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. 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.
Q-EX 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 stomach upset, shivering, increased heart rate, nausea, vomiting, and headache. 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.
Q-EX 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 stomach upset, shivering, increased heart rate, nausea, vomiting, and headache. 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 Q-EX Syrup Works
Q-EX is a combination of four medicines: Terbutaline, Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Flavoured Mentholated base which relieve cough with mucus. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Flavoured Mentholated base produces a cooling sensation and relieves minor throat irritation.
How to Use Q-EX 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. Q-EX may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Q-EX Syrup
- In Cough with mucus: Q-EX gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also relaxes the muscles of the airways and widens it. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Q-EX also relieves allergy symptoms like itchy or watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Apart from this, it produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation. Q-EX usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Uses of Q-EX Syrup
- Cough with mucus
Q-EX Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Q-EX 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Q-EX is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Kidney
CAUTION
Q-EX should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Q-EX may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Q-EX in these patients.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Q-EX alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Q-EX. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Q-EX should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Q-EX may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Q-EX in these patients.
Quick Tips
- Q-EX is prescribed to get relief from cough with mucus.
- Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then it's better to see your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.