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Salbid Plus Expectorant


Introduction of Salbid Plus Expectorant

Salbid Plus Expectorant is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It loosens and thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. This makes it easier for you to cough it out. It also relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways making it easier for you to breathe.

Salbid Plus Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Salbid Plus Expectorant1, Salbid Plus Expectorant2, and Salbid Plus Expectorant3.

Uses of Salbid Plus Expectorant

Benefits of Salbid Plus Expectorant

In Cough with mucus

Salbid Plus Expectorant gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduce its stickiness and makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Salbid Plus Expectorant will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Salbid Plus 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 Salbid Plus

  • 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 Salbid Plus 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. Salbid Plus Expectorant 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 Salbid Plus Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Salbid Plus 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Salbid Plus Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Salbid Plus Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Salbid Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salbid Plus Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Salbid Plus Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salbid Plus Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Salbid Plus Expectorant in these patients.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Salbid Plus Expectorant
₹0.86/ml of Expectorant
Kofarest Expectorant
Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1.13/ml of expectorant
31% costlier
Ventryl Expectorant
Micro Labs Ltd
₹0.98/ml of expectorant
14% costlier
₹0.86/ml of expectorant
same price
Ventryl Expectorant
Micro Labs Ltd
₹0.93/ml of expectorant
8% costlier

Quick tips

Salbid Plus Expectorant

  • Salbid Plus Expectorant relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • 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 Salbid Plus Expectorant 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.

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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Hi Having cold cough and fever from last 3 days.Already cunsulted Dr., Preacription are as 1. Auxtil 500 2.acurace d 3. Fexolife m 3.salbid LS 10 ml syrup 5. Vital 4g 6. Ibugesic plus 7.pneumococcal polysaccharide vacine Cant get rid of fever and cold kindly suggest alternate generic medicines with cheaper price Thanks
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
The medicine your doctor has prescribed are fine. If you want to buy generic medicine search them on 1 mg app. Sometimes the infections takes longer to get controlled. If you do not improve after another 2 days then a review of your medication should be done after a thorough clinical check up
Cogestion in chest with cough with mucus
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.
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FAQs

Salbid Plus Expectorant

Can Salbid Plus Expectorant be used in a dry cough?

No, Salbid Plus Expectorant is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.

Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Salbid Plus Expectorant?

It is not recommended to use Salbid Plus Expectorant in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Salbid Plus 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. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Salbid Plus 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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Address: 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA
Country of origin: India

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100.0 ml in 1 bottle
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