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Salcare is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Lotion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Cough. Other than this, Salcare has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Salcare depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Common side effects of Salcare include Headache, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Unsteadiness. Usually, these side effects of Salcare go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Salcare's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Salcare has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Salcare related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Salcare have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Salcare may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Salcare is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Salcare 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 Salcare safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Salcare on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Salcare safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Salcare for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Salcare on the Kidneys?
Salcare is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Salcare on the Liver?
Salcare is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Salcare on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Salcare on the heart have been reported.
Salcare 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 Salcare unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salcare habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Salcare has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Salcare as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Salcare only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Salcare is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Salcare
Taking Salcare with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salcare
Taking Salcare with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Salcare with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Salcare 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.
No, Salcare should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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.
Yes, Salcare 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.
Salcare is a brand name of bromhexine and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of vasicine alkaloid and a mucolytic agent. Salcare is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of wet cough associated with respiratory diseases and disorders such as bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema (COPD).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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