Ambroxol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Phenylephrine

Ambroxol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Phenylephrine is used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose, making it easier to cough out. This medicine narrows the blood vessels in the nose to relieve congestion or stuffiness. It also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation.

Ambroxol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Phenylephrine 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 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, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, itching, loss of appetite, and insomnia. 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 you start taking this medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

• Cough

Cough
Ambroxol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Phenylephrine gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Ambroxol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Phenylephrine also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

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 Broxyl-AP

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Rash
• Itching
• Hives
• Allergic reaction
• Sleepiness
• Loss of appetite
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

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. Ambroxol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Phenylephrine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Ambroxol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Phenylephrine is a combination of five medicines: Guaifenesin, Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine and Menthol which relieve cough. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.

• Ambroxol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin + Menthol + Phenylephrine is prescribed to get relief from cough.
• Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
• Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
• In general, most coughs do not last more than 2-3 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.

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