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Flemnil Capsule

Manufacturer: Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd

Salt Composition: Phenylpropanolamine (25mg) + Bromhexine (8mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Cough Flemnil Capsule 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. Take Flemnil Capsule as prescribed by the doctor. 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. Flemnil Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description: Flemnil Capsule is a combination medicine used for treating cough. It thins and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Flemnil Capsule is taken 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 nausea, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, palpitations, insomnia, high blood pressure, headache, sweating, and skin rash. 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. This medicine may 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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How to Use: Flemnil Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Phenylpropanolamine and Bromhexine. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flemnil Capsule. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Flemnil Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Flemnil Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Flemnil Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Flemnil Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flemnil Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Flemnil Capsule in patients with kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Flemnil Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flemnil Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Flemnil Capsule in patients with liver disease.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Flemnil Capsule, 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: strip of 10 capsules

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Cough

Side Effects: Diarrhea | Bloating | Indigestion | Palpitations | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | High blood pressure | Dizziness | Headache | Sweating | Skin rash

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION