Alernyl-B Expectorant

Name: Alernyl-B Expectorant
Brand: Alernyl-B Expectorant
SKU: 2361

Alernyl-B is used in the treatment of common colds and the side effects caused such as congestion, breathing problems, runny nose and cough. Alernyl-B works by making the phlegm thinner thus allowing the air passages to be cleared.

US Brand Name

Generic Name

Bromhexine/ Guaiphenesin/ Salbutamol/ Menthol

Other Brand Name

Alernyl-B Expectorant

Packing

60ml

Manufacturer

Svizera, Maneesh Pharma

Form

Expectorant

Strength

(per 10 mL) Bromhexine 4 mg / Guaiphenesin 100 mg / Salbutamol 2 mg / Menthol 1 mg

Country

India

60 mL Liquid USD $2.66

Salbutamol

Uses

Salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

How it Works

Salbutamol is also known as a bronchodilator medicine because it dilates (widens) the airways in lungs. Salbutamol works by acting on the beta 2 receptors in the lungs which directly helps in opening up the air passages in the lungs so air can flow into the lungs more freely. Salbutamol helps to relieve the symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which can cause coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Salbutamol may suffer from such side effects;

Cough,
Respiratory tract inflammation,
Throat irritation,
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain,
Respiratory tract infection,
Headache,
A runny nose,
Dizzy sensation,
Dryness in the mouth,
Soreness in the throat

Guaifenesin

Uses

Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.

How it Works

Guaifenesin is known as an expectorant. Guaifenesin helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Guaifenesin in short decreases the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Guaifenesin can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Itchy rash,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Hives,
Nausea or vomiting,
Skin rash,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Stomach pain,
Vomiting

Menthol

Uses

Menthol is used in the treatment of itching, dermatitis and eczema.

How it Works

Menthol works by activating the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin. Menthol, causes a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of cold receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes. Menthol may also yield analgesic properties via kappa-opioid receptor agonism.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Menthol can include the symptoms below;

Balance disorder,
Vomiting,
Altered heart rate,
Drowsiness,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Contact dermatitis,
Skin irritation,
Apnea,
Nystagmus,
Vertigo

Bromhexine

Uses

Bromhexine is used in the treatment of cough.

How it Works

Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening the sticky mucus secretions in the nasal passageway, making it easier to cough the mucus out and treating the cough.