EPIXYL TAB

Overview

EPIXYL TAB is a Schedule H drug.

EPIXYL TAB is composed of: BROMHEXINE ( ), PHENYLEPHRINE ( ), SALBUTAMOL ( )


Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Salbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier. Salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Usage

PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

SALBUTAMOL is generally used to treat: Asthma, COPD

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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?

EPIXYL TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for EPIXYL TAB and its Constituents

Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder; epilepsy, diabetes, overactive thyroid, kidney problems, adrenal gland tumor, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. An inhaler should not be given to a child younger than 4 years old. salbutamol solution in a nebulizer should not be given to a child younger than 2 years of age.

Common Side-Effects

PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
SALBUTAMOL : Anxiety, Flu, Head Headache, Dry Mouth, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chest Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Cough

Technical Classification

PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:

• DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
• VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

SALBUTAMOL is categorized as: ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for EPIXYL TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

EPIXYL LD SYP	INR 38 for 60 ML SYRUP	SALBUTAMOL , BROMHEXINE , PHENYLEPHRINE
EPIXYL LD TAB	INR 8.5 for 10 TABLETS	SALBUTAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , BROMHEXINE
EPIXYL SYP	INR 29.24 for 60 ML SYRUP	SALBUTAMOL , BROMHEXINE , PHENYLEPHRINE
EPIXYL TAB	INR 10.68 for 10 TABLETS	SALBUTAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , BROMHEXINE
INSTARYL LS DPS	INR 41 for 15 ML DROP	SALBUTAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , BROMHEXINE
INSTARYL LS SYP	INR 48 for 60 ML SYRUP	SALBUTAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , BROMHEXINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

EPIXYL 5MG/4MG/8MG SYP	INR 46.18 for 100 ML SYRUP	BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
EPIXYL LD 5MG/4MG/8MG SYP	INR 42.35 for 60 ML SYRUP	BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG
NEW INSTARYL SYP	INR 56.1 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT	BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 4.0 MG