Chesto Benefits & Uses

Chesto is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chesto Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 1.25 mg Terbutaline, 4 mg bromhexine and 50 mg guaifenesin in 5 ml
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 1.25 mg Terbutaline, 4 mg bromhexine and 50 mg guaifenesin in 5 ml, below 6 years old can take 2.5 ml
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 1.25 mg Terbutaline, 4 mg bromhexine and 50 mg guaifenesin in 5 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 1.25 mg Terbutaline, 4 mg bromhexine and 50 mg guaifenesin in 5 ml

Chesto Related Warnings

Is the use of Chesto safe for pregnant women?

Chesto shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Chesto safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Chesto. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Chesto on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Chesto. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Chesto on the Liver?

Side effects of Chesto rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Chesto on the Heart?

Chesto may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Chesto with Other Drugs

Chesto should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ephedrine

Dobutamine

Epinephrine

Selegiline

Moderate

Rasagiline

Propranolol

Atenolol

Caffeine

Chesto Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chesto unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Smoking Addiction
High Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Chesto

Is this Chesto habit forming or addictive?

Chesto does not cause addiction.

Chesto Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chesto

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Chesto together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chesto

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Chesto with alcohol.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Guaifenesin

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1182-1183

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219

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