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Macbery is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops,Tablet,Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cough, Common Cold. Other than this, Macbery has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Macbery depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Macbery are Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Stomach Upset. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Macbery can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Macbery 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Macbery is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Macbery's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Macbery related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Macbery contraindications section.
Besides this, Macbery may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Macbery is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Macbery is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Macbery safe for pregnant women?
Macbery can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Macbery right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Macbery safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Macbery on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Macbery will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Macbery on the Kidneys?
Macbery 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 Macbery on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Macbery. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Macbery only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Macbery on the Heart?
Side effects of Macbery rarely affect the heart.
Macbery 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 Macbery unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Macbery habit forming or addictive?
Macbery does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Macbery since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Macbery only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Macbery in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Macbery
Taking Macbery with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Macbery
Taking Macbery with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Macbery is a brand name of levosalbutamol (also known as levalbuterol) it is available in the form of tablet, syrup, respules, transpules, and inhaler. It belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-2-adrenergic agonists (bronchodilators). It is a prescription drug which is used to provide relief from bronchospasm in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Patients with long-term respiratory infections are also prescribed Macbery to get instant relief from breathing difficulties.
Yes, Macbery is a bronchodilator. It is a short-acting bronchodilator which dilates the bronchi and bronchioles.
No, Macbery is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
The effect of interaction between these two drugs is not clear because Benadryl (diphenhydramine) increased sedation while as Macbery decreased sedation. Hence, you are advised to discuss it with your doctor first before taking these two drugs together.
Yes, Macbery can help with coughing. Excessive mucus on the lining of the airway causes decreased airflow and coughing. Macbery widens the airway through its vasodilation actions which provide relief to the patients from coughing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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