Bros Expectorant

Introduction Bros Expectorant is a combination medicine used in the treatment of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. Bros Expectorant is taken 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 nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, restlessness, headache, tremor, muscle cramp, and palpitations. 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 may cause dizziness, 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 worsen your dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Uses of Bros Expectorant Asthma Side effects of Bros Expectorant Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Bros Nausea Vomiting Restlessness Tremor Headache Palpitations Muscle cramp Increased heart rate How to use Bros Expectorant 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. Bros Expectorant is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Bros Expectorant with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans. How Bros Expectorant works Bros Expectorant is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and theophylline. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier. Safety Advice Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bros Expectorant. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Bros Expectorant 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. Breastfeeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Bros Expectorant is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Bros Expectorant can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby. Driving UNSAFE Bros Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Bros Expectorant 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 CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Bros Expectorant in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. Liver CAUTION Bros Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bros Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.