Barkeit Tablet
Product introduction
Barkeit Tablet is an expectorant. It is used for the treatment of cough and congestion. It helps in bringing mucus out of the lungs thus helps in treating cough.
Barkeit Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as per your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses than it is better to take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and dizziness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving and attention-seeking activity while on treatment.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Uses of Barkeit Tablet
Benefits of Barkeit Tablet
In Treatment of Cough with mucus
Barkeit Tablet helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours.
Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Side effects of Barkeit 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 Barkeit
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
How to use Barkeit 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. Barkeit Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Barkeit Tablet works
Barkeit Tablet works by decreasing the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Barkeit Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Barkeit 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Barkeit Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Barkeit Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Barkeit Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Barkeit Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Barkeit Tablet in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Barkeit Tablet in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Barkeit Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Barkeit Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Barkeit Tablet in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Barkeit Tablet in these patients.
What if you forget to take Barkeit Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Barkeit Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Barkeit Tablet should be taken as per dose and duration suggetsed by the doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anisole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Expectorants
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Barkeit Tablet
Twice A Day
47%
Thrice A Day
33%
Once A Day
20%
What are you using Barkeit Tablet for?
Others
54%
Cough with mu*
46%
*Cough with mucus
What were the side-effects while using Barkeit Tablet?
Stomach pain
100%
How do you take Barkeit Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Barkeit Tablet on price
Not Expensive
100%
FAQs
What is Barkeit Tablet used for?
Barkeit Tablet is an expectorant, mainly used to relieve chest congestion by aiding the removal of mucus.
How long can I take Barkeit Tablet?
Consult your doctor for use more than 7 days.
Can I take Barkeit Tablet if I have high blood pressure?
Barkeit Tablet should not be taken by individuals with high blood pressure.
Can I take Barkeit Tablet with phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin, and paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
There are no known drug interactions between phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin, and paracetamol (acetaminophen) and Barkeit Tablet. However, consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Barkeit Tablet.
Can I take Barkeit Tablet with Sudafed (pseudoephedrine-decongestant preparation) and Dayquil (OTC cold and cough preparation), Benadryl, benzonatate?
Barkeit Tablet can be taken with other cold and cough preparation including Sudafed, Dayquil, Benadryl, and benzonatate. However, other formulations containing guaifenesin must be avoided to avoid a double dose. Also, Barkeit Tablet should not be combined with cough suppressants in the treatment of cough since the combination would not be logical and you may be exposed to unnecessary side effects.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 643.
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Name: Sanzyme Ltd
Address: PO Bag No. : 1014, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034
Country of origin: India
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