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Silence Expectorant

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Product introduction

Silence Expectorant is used to treat cough. It thins, decreases the stickiness and loosens mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. It also relaxes muscles of the air passages, thus making it easier to breathe.

Silence Expectorant better to take it in a dose and duration advised by the doctor. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. But, never take a double dose to make up for the missed one. Before taking it, inform the doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, lung, liver, or kidney disease.

It can cause side effects like rash, diarrhea, nausea, irritation in-ear, and headache. But, you should consult a doctor if your symptoms worsen or are accompanied by a high fever or persistent headache. You may also experience dizziness after taking it, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. You should avoid smoking and alcohol uptake while you're under treatment.

Uses of Silence Expectorant

Benefits of Silence Expectorant

In Cough with mucus

Silence Expectorant helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation 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.

Side effects of Silence 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 Silence

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Skin rash
  • Hives
  • Trembling
  • Increased heart rate

How to use Silence 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. Silence Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Silence Expectorant works

Silence Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Terbutaline, Bromhexine and Guaifenesin which relieve cough with mucus. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Silence Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Silence 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 Silence Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Silence Expectorant may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Silence Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Silence Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Silence Expectorant in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Silence Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Silence Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Silence Expectorant in these patients.

What if you forget to take Silence Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of Silence Expectorant, 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.
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Quick tips

  • Silence 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 Silence 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

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Left leg's some part of silence
Dr. M. K. Ansari
Neurology
Plz provide more detailed description of ur problem. What i cud make out from this is that u may be having numbness in left lower limb. It Cud be due to some nerve compression at lumbar level
Feeling diziness, sometimes my eyes become red and sore. Sometimes feeling sound in ears in silence.
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear PATIENT of the reports which you have shared are normal except your hemoglobin is on the lowers side, For this you should have a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, , fruits, jaggery, spinach etc. The symptoms which you are saying are not correlating with the tests. I suggest you should consult a ENT specialist for this query.
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References

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  5. ScienceDirect. Bromhexine. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Ambromide Pharma Private Limited
Address: C/O JASWANT SINGH, SCF 519, SECOND FLOOR MOTOR MARKET COMMERCIAL COMPLEX MANIMAJRA Chandigarh CH 160101 IN
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2024

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