Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline
Introduction To Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline effectively treats wet cough (cough with mucus) in children. It helps in thinning the mucus by increasing its water content. This relieves throat irritation and clears congestion, enabling easy breathing in your child.
Give Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline to your child orally, with or without food. Give it with food to reduce the chances of stomach upset. You may be required to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon your child's clinical condition and severity of the illness. Do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself, even if your child starts to feel better. Continue the medicine until the prescribed course is complete. Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child's condition.
If your child vomits soon after taking Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose. Skip the dose if it is time for the next dose. Do not overdose to catch up for the missed one. Do not give this medicine to your child for the long term without consulting your child's doctor. Check the medicine label thoroughly and never combine this medicine with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline may have some common and temporary side effects. These may include excessive salivation, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, irregular heartbeat, rash, tremors, and numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet. In case of worrisome episodes, call your child's doctor right away.
Narrate your child's complete medical history, including any previous episode of respiratory illness, allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, sinus issues, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child's overall treatment.
Uses of Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline
- Treatment of Cough with mucus
Benefits of Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline
Treatment of Cough with mucus
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline helps gently soothe and relieve your child’s cough. It loosens
thick mucus by increasing the water level of the mucus, thereby making it
easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of
coughing. Along with medications, drinking lukewarm water and gargling with
warm salt water may also help ease symptoms for your child.
Side effects of Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline
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 Coldman Green
- Excessive salivation
- Fatigue
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Tremors
- Increased heart rate
- Indigestion
- Bloating
- Upper abdominal pain
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Sweating
- Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
How to use Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline
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 + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline works
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline contains three active medicines. Each ingredient present in this medicine plays a pivotal role. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that decreases the stickiness of the mucus and helps in its removal from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways.
Quick tips
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Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline may make your child feel sleepy. Advise your child to be cautious when taking part in physical activities.
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Do not share your child’s medicines with other children, even if they show similar symptoms. Each child is different, and the dose and frequency of medicine depend upon factors like body weight, age, and clinical condition.
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Stop Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.
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Practice self-care tips:
- Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergies.
- Give your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and loosen the mucus accumulated in the lungs.
- Restrain your child from having caffeinated products and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughing.
- Make your child gargle with warm saltwater.
- Ensure your child takes enough rest.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline if I’m pregnant?
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline 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.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline if I’m breastfeeding?
Information regarding the use of Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Is drinking alcohol while taking Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline safe?
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I drive after taking Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline?
It is not known whether Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline if I have/had kidney diseases?
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline if I have/had liver diseases?
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. My child has a cough with no mucus. Can I give Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline?
No, Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline is advised for the treatment of wet cough. It aims to expel the mucus from the airway tract, thereby relieving your child from throat irritation, congestion and rendering him a soothing effect. Whereas, for a dry cough, cough suppressants are a better option. So, it will be wise to ask your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. What if my child takes too much Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline?
An overdose or a prolonged intake of Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline may cause serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, and excess salivation. Make sure to give this medicine to your child strictly as per the prescribed dose, time, and way. You must also ensure not to stop the medication abruptly even if your child starts to feel better. Sudden withdrawal of this medicine may worsen your child’s condition.
Q. My child has a severe cough. Can I give him two cough medicines together?
Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by your child’s doctor. In case of confusion, always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medications to your child.
Q. Can I give my cough medicine to my child?
Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines that have been formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before giving it to your child. Follow the prescribed dose strictly.
Q. How should Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline be stored?
Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
References
Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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