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Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet

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Introduction of Avihist-B Tablet

Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet1 and Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet2.

Uses of Avihist-B Tablet

Benefits of Avihist-B Tablet

In Cough

Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet 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. Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet 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.

Side effects of Avihist-B Tablet

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 Avihist-B

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Tremors
  • Muscle cramp
  • Throat irritation
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Respiratory tract inflammation
  • Cough
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Tachycardia
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Nervousness
  • Weakness
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Difficulty in urination

How to use Avihist-B Tablet

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. Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet 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
CAUTION
Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet
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Quick tips

Avihist-B Tablet

  • Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
  • Stop taking Avihist-B 2mg/8mg Tablet and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. 

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Cold cough and gala jam fever b
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Steam inhalation, warm saline gargles, Tab Deslor 1 OD x 3 days and get your throat checked up in clinic
Whether emeset 2mg tablet is safe during the vomiting in the Case of 3 month s pregnancy
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
You can take if required. It's s category B drug for pregnancy
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