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Expectus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Other than this, Expectus has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Expectus. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Expectus include Constipation, Heartburn, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Expectus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Expectus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Expectus's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Expectus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Expectus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Asthma, Smoking Addiction as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Expectus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Expectus may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Expectus is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Expectus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Expectus safe for pregnant women?
Expectus can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Expectus, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Expectus safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Expectus. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Expectus on the Kidneys?
Expectus may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Expectus on the Liver?
Expectus may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Expectus on the Heart?
Expectus may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Expectus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Expectus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Expectus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Expectus.
Interaction between Food and Expectus
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Expectus together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Expectus
Consuming Expectus with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219
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