Broncho-XP Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves throat irritation and provides cooling sensation.
Broncho-XP Syrup is taken with or without food 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, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, tremor, and increased heart rate. 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. This medicine can also cause 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 sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Broncho-XP Syrup 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. Broncho-XP Syrup also soothes your throat and gives relief from irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Broncho-XP Syrup
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 Broncho-XP
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Bloating
Indigestion
How to use Broncho-XP Syrup
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. Broncho-XP Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Broncho-XP Syrup works
Broncho-XP Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Broncho-XP Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Broncho-XP Syrup 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 Broncho-XP Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Broncho-XP Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Broncho-XP Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Broncho-XP Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Broncho-XP Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Broncho-XP Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Broncho-XP Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Broncho-XP Syrup, 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.
Broncho-XP Syrup relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
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 Broncho-XP Syrup 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
My baby is 7 month old he is suffering from cold what dosage shall i give him of zerotuss xp
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, cold medicines are not recommended routinely for any child less than 9 months of age. Start nasoclear nasal drops SOS for nasal blockage. Also syp Alerid 2.5 ml once daily for the next 5 days.
Coughing issue from last 2 months. Chest x ray shows prominent broncho vascular marking in both perihilar lesion. No fever What medicine will be good?
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Hi Please get a Mantoux test done( To rule out Tuberculosis). You should take steam inhalation twice a day. Take a decongestant like recofast. Consult a ENT specialist.
Cough/khansi and there is mild fever and body pain. In night I am not to sleep. Day it seems OK only body pain . Problem is from 8 days. Consult doctor in my area She has given cepodem XP 325 , lecodropropizine syrup and dolo But not much difference after 2 days
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Do the chest x ray (PA)Also take mondeslor once a day hsThan syrup Trump d 5ml thrice a day for 5 days
My baby is suffering from fever and high cough from last 2 days. I am giving xyzalM, zero tussle xp, duet 2285 Ds prescribed by doctor. Fever is coming in every 5 hour. Baby couldn't sleep due to cough and fever as well.
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patientThere are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary.
I am suffering from typhoid since 2 days. I have been taken1. tab.calpol 2.tab.cefexime 200mg 3.inj xone-xp .now no response. Please give me some advice.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
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Sir I am coughing from last 15 days but not get any benefit from syrup.yesterday I consult physician he prescribe me phensedyl .cepodem xp and dompan is it ok Sir plz m wrd plz guide me
I am currently on allergy medicines of lukotas 3D since a year. Recently, if I skip a tablet for a day or two, I start getting rashes on my skin with etching. I am an broncho allergic patient with SOS usage of airtec 250 roto cap usage. Kindly advise about the rashes I get on body. Thanks
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Broncho-XP Syrup be more effective?
No, taking higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having increased side effects. If you do not find any relief in your symptoms while taking Broncho-XP Syrup, please consult your doctor.
In which type of cough will the doctor prescribe Broncho-XP Syrup?
Broncho-XP Syrup is indicated in the treatment of a cough that is associated with excessive mucus secretion.
Are there any contraindications associated with use of Broncho-XP Syrup?
It is not recommended to use Broncho-XP Syrup if you have hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation. Avoid the medication if you have pre-existing ischaemic heart disease, significant risk factors for ischaemic heart disease and gastric ulceration.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Broncho-XP Syrup?
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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