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Rs. 58.71
Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Vomiting, Dizziness, Headache, Rash, Urticaria, Tremor, Increased heart rate. |
| How to Use | 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. Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet in these patients. |
| Mechanism of action | Bricarex 100 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Guaifenesin and terbutaline. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Together, they make breathing easier. |