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Bros Expectorant

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Introduction of Bros Expectorant

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 a combination of two medicines: Bros Expectorant1 and Bros Expectorant2.

Uses of Bros Expectorant

Benefits of Bros Expectorant

In Treatment of Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Bros Expectorant helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.

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
  • Tremors
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Muscle cramp
  • Throat irritation
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Respiratory tract inflammation
  • Cough
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Tachycardia
  • Dizziness
  • 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 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.

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.
Breast feeding
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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Bros Expectorant

  • You have been prescribed Bros Expectorant for the treatment of asthma.
  • It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your  blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
  • Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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I am having asthama & need rotahealer sometime. how to reduce. I am swimming in the morning for one month. kindly advice.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
read more about asthma at: www.arohealth.com/bronchial asthma
Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma
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FAQs

Bros Expectorant

Q. Can I stop taking Bros Expectorant when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Bros Expectorant. If you stop taking Bros Expectorant, your symptoms may come back and may lead to serious complications. Take your medicine as advised by your doctor.

Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Bros Expectorant be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Q. Are there any foods which I should avoid while taking Bros Expectorant?

Bros Expectorant contains theophylline. Avoid drinking or eating foods rich in caffeine like coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate. These food items may increase the side effects caused by theophylline.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Bros Expectorant?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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Country of origin: India

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