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Salhexin Paediatric Syrup

Manufactured byDUCKBILL DRUGS PVT LTD
ContainsAmbroxol (15 mg/5 ml) + Salbutamol (1 mg/5 ml)
Description
Salhexin Paediatric Syrup is a combination medicine that consists of Ambroxol and Salbutamol. It is used to treat cough. It works by relaxing your airway muscles and loosening thick mucous (phlegm), thus helping you to breathe easily. Salhexin Paediatric Syrup causes side effects like headache, diarrhoea, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, etc. However, these effects are temporary and will resolve with time. If you experience any allergic reactions like itching, hives, redness, consult your doctor. Salhexin Paediatric Syrup can be taken with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor depending on your condition. Do not stop using this medicine even if your symptoms subside. Abrupt discontinuation of this medicine may worsen your condition. Salhexin Paediatric Syrup may affect the action of other medications.Inform your doctor about all the medications that you are taking. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. If you are a pregnant or a nursing woman, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Salhexin Paediatric Syrup

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gastric irritation
  • Skin rash and itching
  • Increased heart rate
  • Muscle cramps
  • Headache
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Difficulty in passing urine
  • Severe allergic reaction

Uses of Salhexin Paediatric Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Productive cough
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Salhexin Paediatric Syrup starts showing its effects within 30 minutes of intake.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    Salhexin Paediatric Syrup remains active in your body for up to 2-3 days.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Salhexin Paediatric Syrup.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Do not use Salhexin Paediatric Syrup in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. There are limited studies on humans. Animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing foetus. Hence, it is not recommended to be used in pregnancy. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Avoid using Salhexin Paediatric Syrup if you are a nursing mother. There is no sufficient information available to know whether this medicine can pass into your breast milk. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

If you have a previous allergy to Salhexin Paediatric Syrup, avoid using it. Seek medical help immediately if you notice any signs of severe allergy such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Do not use Salhexin Paediatric Syrup in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. There are limited studies on humans. Animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing foetus. Hence, it is not recommended to be used in pregnancy. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

Avoid using Salhexin Paediatric Syrup if you are a nursing mother. There is no sufficient information available to know whether this medicine can pass into your breast milk. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Other medicines

Salhexin Paediatric Syrup may interact with other medicines. Hence, inform the doctor about all your current medicines and supplements.

Overuse

It is not recommended to take Salhexin Paediatric Syrup for more than14 days as overuse may cause undesirable effects. Inform your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your condition.

Liver disease

Salhexin Paediatric Syrup is absorbed in the liver and excreted through urine. If you have any liver problems, use this medicine with extreme caution as it may lead to accumulation and toxicity.

Driving or operating heavy machinery

Salhexin Paediatric Syrup may induce drowsiness, dizziness which can alter your alertness. Avoid doing activities that require mental attention and focus like driving or operating machines when you have taken this medicine.

Missed Dose

Do not skip the scheduled dose of Salhexin Paediatric Syrup. If you forget to take a dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Salhexin Paediatric Syrup. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the nearest emergency medical department.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Ketoconazole

Mifepristone

Propranolol

Furosemide

Azithromycin

Insulin and other anti diabetic medicines

Amitriptyline

Atenolol

Disease interactions

Heart disease

Salhexin Paediatric Syrup may increase your heart rate and alter your blood pressure. Thus, take this medicine with caution if you are diagnosed with any heart problems.

Diabetes

Diabetes is an increase in blood sugar levels. Take Salhexin Paediatric Syrup with caution as this medicine can cause a slight rise in your blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar levels while using this medicine.

Hypokalaemia

Hypokalaemia is a decrease in blood potassium levels. If your blood potassium levels are low, take Salhexin Paediatric Syrup with caution as it may worsen your condition.

Kidney diseases

Take Salhexin Paediatric Syrup with caution if you have kidney problems. A damaged kidney can accumulate this medicine and lead to toxicity. Your kidney functions need to be closely monitored while you are taking this medicine.

Gastric ulceration

Gastric ulcers are sores in your stomach due to excessive acid production. In such cases, take Salhexin Paediatric Syrup with caution since it may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, which can worsen your condition. Inform your doctor if you have such a problem before taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use Salhexin Paediatric Syrup as directed by your physician. The prescribed dose, frequency, and duration of uptake depends on your condition. Do not consume more than prescribed. Do not stop using Salhexin Paediatric Syrup without consulting your doctor. Do not share this medication with other people. Inform your doctor about your heart and kidney conditions before taking Salhexin Paediatric Syrup. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a week of taking Salhexin Paediatric Syrup. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Do not use it after the expiry date. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Salhexin Paediatric Syrup contain ambroxol and salbutamol in it. Ambroxol works by thinning the mucus/phlegm in your airway passages and thus promotes mucus clearance. Salbutamol relaxes and widens your airway muscles and improves the amount of airflow to your lungs and makes breathing easier.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents, Bronchodilators, Mucolytics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 17 Sep 2021

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