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Salbunex is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Cough. Other than this, Salbunex has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Salbunex is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Salbunex also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Unsteadiness. Normally, these side effects of Salbunex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Salbunex's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Salbunex related warnings talks about Salbunex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Salbunex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Salbunex may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Salbunex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Salbunex 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
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Is the use of Salbunex safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Salbunex will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Salbunex safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Salbunex for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Salbunex on the Kidneys?
Salbunex is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Salbunex on the Liver?
Salbunex is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Salbunex on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Salbunex on the heart have been reported.
Salbunex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salbunex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salbunex habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Salbunex.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Salbunex as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Salbunex is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Salbunex for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Salbunex
Taking Salbunex with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salbunex
Taking Salbunex with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Salbunex with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Salbunex along with phenylephrine if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking these two drugs together then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Salbunex may cause diarrhoea in a few cases only. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of diarrhoea is unknown. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Salbunex might cause a headache, this occurs rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Salbunex does not cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Usually, it is given for short-term treatment up to 14 days. You are advised to take it as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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