Cheston Plus Expectorant, Ambroxol/ Guaifenesin/ Terbutaline

Name: Cheston Plus Expectorant, Ambroxol/ Guaifenesin/ Terbutaline
Brand: Cheston Plus Expectorant
SKU: 6980

Cheston Plus Expectorant is a cough medicine that works to soothe and relieve cough in children. Cheston Plus Expectorant works to loosen thick mucus allowing it easier to cough out.

US Brand Name

Cheston Plus Expectorant

Generic Name

Ambroxol/ Guaifenesin/ Terbutaline

Other Brand Name

Cheston Plus Expectorant

Packing

100ml

Manufacturer

Cipla

Form

Expectorant

Strength

Ambroxol 15 mg/5 mL / Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL / Terbutaline 1.25 mg/5 mL

Country

India

Ambroxol 15 mg/5 mL / Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL / Terbutaline 1.25 mg/5 mL Expectorant (Green Apple Flavour) 100 mL USD $4.88

Ambroxol　

Uses

Ambroxol is used in the treatment of allergic disorders and the symptoms it can cause

How it Works

Ambroxol　is used known as an antihistamine, it works by blocking histamine receptors and increasing the breakdown of mucus.Ambroxol works by selectively inhibiting the H1 histamine receptors therefore preventing histamine from acting on its receptors Ambroxol helps to alleviate the symptoms caused by hay fever or other allergies (such as a runny nose and watery eyes). Ambroxol has secretolytic properties, and it works by reducing the viscosity (thickness) of mucus, allowing for more of it to be removed from the body.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Ambroxol may suffer from such side effects;

Headache
Digestive upset
Dry feeling inside the mouth
Discomfort affecting the throat
Feelings of fatigue or somnolence
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Difficulty in urination,
Heartburn,
Itching,
Nausea,
Rash

Terbutaline

Uses

Terbutaline is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchospasm, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd).

How it Works

Terbutaline is known as a bronchodilator. Terbutaline works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve airflow into the lungs and improve breathing.

Common Side effects

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

Cough,
Respiratory tract inflammation,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Headache,
Excessive sweating,
Respiratory tract infection,
Throat irritation

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.