Expectrol Information

Expectrol is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Expectrol have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Expectrol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Expectrol also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Epigastric Pain, Bronchospasm. While these are the most often observed Expectrol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Expectrol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Expectrol's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Expectrol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Expectrol is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Smoking Addiction as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Expectrol have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Expectrol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Expectrol is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Expectrol Benefits & Uses
Expectrol Dosage & How to Take
Expectrol Side Effects
Expectrol Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Expectrol with Other Drugs
Expectrol Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Expectrol
Expectrol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Expectrol Benefits & Uses

Expectrol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Expectrol 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

Expectrol Related Warnings

Is the use of Expectrol safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Expectrol. If you are pregnant, do not take Expectrol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Expectrol safe during breastfeeding?

Expectrol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Expectrol on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Expectrol. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Expectrol on the Liver?

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

Expectrol is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Expectrol with Other Drugs

Expectrol 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

Expectrol Contraindications

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

Asthma
Smoking Addiction
High Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Expectrol

Is this Expectrol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Expectrol has not been reported.

Expectrol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Expectrol

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Expectrol, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Expectrol

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Expectrol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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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

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

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