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Medicine Details

Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup

Manufacturer: Litaka Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition: Phenylephrine (5mg) + Salbutamol (4mg) + Bromhexine (8mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Cough Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description: Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It relieves cough symptoms like sneezing, congestion and stuffiness. It also thins and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup is taken with or without in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, tremors, palpitations, increased heart rate, and muscle cramp. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How to Use: Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine, Salbutamol and Bromhexine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CAUTION - Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Epixyl 5 mg/4 mg/8 mg Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: bottle of 100 ml Syrup

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Cough

Alcohol Interaction: CAUTION

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION