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Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
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Bitanor-Plus Tablet

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Marketer

Shatayushi Healthcare Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Ambroxol (15mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Cetirizine (5mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Bitanor-Plus Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness.

Bitanor-Plus Tablet is taken in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, rash, insomnia, itching, fatigue, and dryness in the mouth. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Bitanor-Plus Tablet

Common cold

Benefits of Bitanor-Plus Tablet

In Common cold

Bitanor-Plus Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Bitanor-Plus Tablet 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 your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Bitanor-Plus 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 Bitanor-Plus

Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach discomfort
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Hives
Allergic reaction
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness

How to use Bitanor-Plus 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. Bitanor-Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Bitanor-Plus Tablet works

Bitanor-Plus Tablet is a combination of five medicines:

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bitanor-Plus Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bitanor-Plus 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 Bitanor-Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Bitanor-Plus Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Bitanor-Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bitanor-Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bitanor-Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bitanor-Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Bitanor-Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Bitanor-Plus 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.

Bitanor-Plus Tablet

₹3.4/Tablet

Kuffery Plus Tablet

Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd

₹1.8/tablet

47% cheaper

Chestrol Kold Tablet

Micro Labs Ltd

₹7.82/tablet

130% costlier

Coldpure Forte Tablet

Unipure Biotech

₹13.5/tablet

297% costlier

Quick tips

Bitanor-Plus Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Along with taking Bitanor-Plus Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
3. Apply vapour rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.

Fact Box

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Patient concerns

common cold,snizning and headache which tab can take to common cold?

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Take tab LCZ PLUS and consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination

Common cold due which headache and body pain

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

dolokind plus 2 times for 5 days

What is Bitanor-Plus Tablet used for?

Bitanor-Plus Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness.

Who should not take Bitanor-Plus Tablet?

People should not take Bitanor-Plus Tablet if they are allergic to any ingredient, have severe liver/kidney problems, heart disease, glaucoma, or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) medications in the past 14 days.

Can Bitanor-Plus Tablet cause serious side effects?

Although they are rare, serious side effects of Bitanor-Plus Tablet may include difficulty breathing, severe rash, swelling of the lips or face, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or persistent vomiting. Immediate medical attention is needed if you experience these symptoms.

Is Bitanor-Plus Tablet safe for children or elderly patients?

Bitanor-Plus Tablet is meant for adults and children over 12 years, as directed by a doctor. Elderly people require extra monitoring for blood pressure and heart rate changes.

What symptoms require stopping Bitanor-Plus Tablet and consulting a doctor?

Stop taking Bitanor-Plus Tablet and consult your doctor if you experience severe skin reactions, yellowing of eyes or skin, unexplained bleeding or bruising, persistent headache, or worsening respiratory symptoms.

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