Grilinctus BM Tablet 10'S

Asthma/COPD (705)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Bromhexine 8 mg+Terbutaline 2.5 mg

Manufacturer

Franco Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

GRILINCTUS BM TABLET is a combination of Bromhexine and Terbutaline which belongs to the group of medicines called Mucolytics and Bronchodilators respectively. GRILINCTUS BM TABLET is indicated for the symptomatic management of cough in acute and chronic bronchitis and other bronchospastic disorders such as eosinophilia and in smokers’s cough. In these conditions, the airways become inflamed and swollen causing difficulty in breathing. When the medicine is given in combination, it makes breathing easier and relives the discomfort. Before taking GRILINCTUS BM TABLET, inform your doctor if you had or have stomach ulcer, diabetes, overactive thyroid gland, disease of the heart, low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalaemia), intolerance to fructose (sugar), fits, or if you are taking any other medicines like antibiotics. Consult your doctor for advice before taking. GRILINCTUS BM TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and in elderly patients. GRILINCTUS BM TABLET is recommended in children above 2 years of age. The common

Uses

OF GRILINCTUS BM TABLETIt is used to manage: cough in acute and chronic bronchitis bronchospastic disorders such as eosinophilia smokers’s cough

How It Works

GRILINCTUS BM TABLET is a combination of Bromhexine and Terbutaline. Bromhexine is a mucolytics (agents that break down mucus present making it loose and thin) that it easier to cough out. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator which relaxes muscles in the airways, widens the airways and eases the symptoms.

Directions for Use

Take GRILINCTUS BM TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow GRILINCTUS BM TABLET with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

GRILINCTUS BM TABLET are headache, nausea or vomiting, pain in the upper part of your abdomen, diarrhoea, palpitations. Consult your doctor immediately if any of the above side effects worsen or persists for a longer duration. USES OF GRILINCTUS BM TABLETIt is used to manage: cough in acute and chronic bronchitis bronchospastic disorders such as eosinophilia smokers’s cough HOW GRILINCTUS BM TABLET WORKSGRILINCTUS BM TABLET is a combination of Bromhexine and Terbutaline. Bromhexine is a mucolytics (agents that break down mucus present making it loose and thin) that it easier to cough out. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator which relaxes muscles in the airways, widens the airways and eases the symptoms. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake GRILINCTUS BM TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow GRILINCTUS BM TABLET with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF GRILINCTUS BM TABLETCOMMON trembling or shaking headache pounding or rapid heartbeats (palpitations) cramps or feeling tense muscle weakness, thirst, pins and needles (low levels of potassium) UNCOMMON nausea, vomiting pain in the upper part of abdomen diarrhoea RARE hypersensitivity reactions rash, urticaria (itching) Stop taking GRILINCTUS BM TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you are experiencing the following: serious allergic reactions that may cause swelling of face or throat, wheezing or sudden difficulties in breathing skin lesions such as severe blistering or peeling of your skin, mouth, throat, nose, eyes and genitals nervousness dizziness, drowsiness rapid heart rate shortness of breath chest discomfort flushed feeling and sweating anxiety dry mouth

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredGRILINCTUS BM TABLET is not recommended during pregnancy unless it is deemed necessary. Consult your doctor for advice. BREASTFEEDINGMonitoring requiredGRILINCTUS BM TABLET is not recommended during breast feeding unless it is deemed necessary. Consult your doctor for advice. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionGRILINCTUS BM TABLET does not influence the capacity of driving or operating any machines. Consult your doctor for advice. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take GRILINCTUS BM TABLET if you are allergic to Bromhexine or Terbutaline or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionGRILINCTUS BM TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedGRILINCTUS BM TABLET is not recommended in children below 2 years of age. Consult your doctor for advice. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionGRILINCTUS BM TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor for advice. OTHERSBefore taking GRILINCTUS BM TABLET inform your doctor if you: have diabetes an overactive thyroid gland low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalaemia) have intolerance to fructose are suffering from fits or have a history of fits are suffering from peptic ulcers

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking GRILINCTUS BM TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: antibiotics used to manage infections (Ex. ampicillin, amoxicillin) steroid medicines (Ex. prednisolone) xanthine to manage asthma (Ex. theophylline) beta-blockers used to manage blood pressure (Ex. atenolol, propranolol) eye medicine (Ex. timolol) medicines for urinary retention (Ex. furosemide) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of GRILINCTUS BM TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are abdominal pain, agitation, palpitations (being of your heartbeat), seizures/fits, hypertension, hypotension (fainting) tachycardia (increased heartbeat) nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, malaise (weakness) and insomnia (sleeplessness). SYNOPSIS Drug : Bromhexine, Terbutaline Pharmacological Category : Mucolytic, Beta-adrenergic agonist bronchodilator Therapeutic Indication : Manages cough Dosage Forms : Syrup, Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep GRILINCTUS BM TABLET out of reach of children Store at room temperature

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about Grilinctus BM Tablet 10'S.

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What is GRILINCTUS BM TABLET used for?

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GRILINCTUS BM TABLET is used to relieve cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema, and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.

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Last Updated

09 Mar 2023

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