Bitanor-Plus Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Shatayushi Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ambroxol (15mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Cetirizine (5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 746 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Bitanor-Plus?
If you miss a dose of Bitanor-Plus, 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.
Bitanor-Plus Tablet Reviews
Bitanor-Plus is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness.
Bitanor-Plus is taken 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, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, rash, insomnia, itching, fatigue, and dryness in the mouth. 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. It can also cause dizziness and 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 dizziness worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Bitanor-Plus is taken 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, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, rash, insomnia, itching, fatigue, and dryness in the mouth. 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. It can also cause dizziness and 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 dizziness worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Bitanor-Plus Tablet Works
Bitanor-Plus is a combination of five medicines:.
How to Use Bitanor-Plus Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bitanor-Plus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Bitanor-Plus Tablet
- In Common cold: Bitanor-Plus is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Bitanor-Plus 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 your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Uses of Bitanor-Plus Tablet
- Common cold
Bitanor-Plus Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bitanor-Plus is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bitanor-Plus may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bitanor-Plus 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.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bitanor-Plus alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bitanor-Plus should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bitanor-Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bitanor-Plus.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Bitanor-Plus during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Along with taking Bitanor-Plus do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation.Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapour rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.
- Bitanor-Plus is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.