Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule 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 | No information is available on the use of Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Bloating, Stomach discomfort, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Sweating, Skin rash, Tremor, Muscle cramp, Restlessness, Palpitations, 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. Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.Take this medicine 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.Avoid Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. |
| Liver | Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Shwas 8 mg/2.4 mg/100 mg Capsule is a combination of three medicines: Bromhexine, salbutamol, theophylline. Salbutamol and theophylline are bronchodilators which relax the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Together, they make breathing easier. |