Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for DILO-BM EXP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Prescription Statistics
- 11 Available Alternatives for DILO-BM EXP
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Overview
DILO-BM EXP is a Schedule H drug.DILO-BM EXP is composed of: GUAIFENESIN (50 MG), AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE (30 MG), TERBUTALINE (0.25 MG/ML)
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
Ambroxol hydrochloride promotes mucus clearence, facilitates expectoration and eases productive cough
Terbutaline is a prescription medication used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Terbutaline belongs to a group of drugs called beta agonists. These work to relax and open the airways, making it easier to breathe.
Usage
GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping CoughGUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Acute Bronchitis, Bronchospasm Cough
AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE can address symptoms like: Thick Saliva Or Mucus, Throat Soreness
TERBUTALINE is generally used to treat: Asthma, Bronchitis, Chronic, Emphysema
TERBUTALINE can address symptoms like: Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Chest Discomfort
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
DILO-BM EXP is generally taken After Food.Precautions for DILO-BM EXP and its Constituents
- You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
- Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
- Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
- The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
- Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used
Diabetic, Asthma patients should take advice from Dr.
- Before taking terbutaline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to similar bronchodilators (e.g., albuterol, metaproterenol, salmeterol); or to sympathomimetic drugs (e.g., epinephrine, pseudoephedrine) or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of heart disease (e.g., abnormal heartbeat, ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure), seizures, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, low blood potassium level (hypokalemia).
- This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. See Warning Section.
- Terbutaline passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Symptoms of Overdosage
AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, VomitTERBUTALINE over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Dry Mouth, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Nausea, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness)
Common Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset StomachAMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE : Stomach Pain, Allergic Dermatitis, Nausea, Vomit
TERBUTALINE : Legs Shaking, Hands Shaking, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating
Serious Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty BreathingAMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE : Diarrhoea
Technical Classification
GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSAMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: MUCOLYTICS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
TERBUTALINE is categorized as:
- ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
- TOCOLYTIC AGENTS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
3 Times Daily | 92% |
How long was it prescribed?
5 Days | 92% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 63% |
5 to 12yrs | 30% |
12 to 18yrs | 2% |
18 to 35yrs | 2% |
35 to 50yrs | 2% |
50 to 60yrs | 2% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 68% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Pediatrician | 95% |
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 4% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
MAXTRA SYP | 37% |
ALEX JUNIOR SYP | 29% |
CROCIN DS- SUSP | 22% |
LEVOLIN NEB | 13% |
BUDECORT NEB | 10% |
Available Alternatives for DILO-BM EXP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
DILO-BM EXP | INR 54.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE 30 MG, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
BROMCOUGH SYR | INR 37.96 for 100ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN , TERBUTALINE , AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE , MENTHOL |
NORVENT SYR | INR 74.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE 15 MG, GUAIFENESIN 5 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG |
SOVENTUS JR SYR | INR 49.8 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 25 MG, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE 10 MG, TERBUTALINE 0.1 MG/ML |