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Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup

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Product introduction

Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg 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 healthcare team 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, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, headache, palpitations, sweating, tremor, muscle cramps, skin rash, 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. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Sobrex Syrup

Benefits of Sobrex Syrup

In Cough

Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg 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. Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Sobrex 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 Sobrex

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Tremors
  • Muscle cramp
  • Throat irritation
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Respiratory tract inflammation
  • Cough
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Tachycardia
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Nervousness
  • Weakness
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Difficulty in urination

How to use Sobrex 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. Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sobrex Syrup works

Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and Bromhexine, which relieves cough.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg 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 Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Sobrex Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg Syrup relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
  • 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 Sobrex 2 mg/4 mg 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. 

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.
i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough
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References

  1. Salbutamol. Stockley Park West Uxbridge: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2005 [revised 5 Feb. 2015]. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Salbutamol/Albuterol. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. ScienceDirect. Bromhexine. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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