Salmol Expectorant Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL Salbutamol 1 mg, guaifenesin 50 mg

Indications/Uses

Prophylaxis & relief of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema & other bronchopulmonary disorders involving bronchospasm in adults & childn ≥2 yr. Guaifenesin: Symptomatic relief of resp conditions & mucus presence in resp tract.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 2-3 tsp bd-tds, 6-12 yr 1-2 tsp bd-tds, 2-6 yr 1 tsp bd-tds.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to salbutamol or guaifenesin. Coexisting HTN, heart disease & thyrotoxicosis. 1st trimester of pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Monitor for signs of seriously worsening asthma. Discontinue use for 48 hr prior collection of urine specimen. Pregnancy & lactation. Tocolysis; increased fetal heart rate & neonatal hyperglycemia.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Fine tremor of skeletal muscle, small increase in heart rate; urticaria; rash. Salbutamol: CNS stimulation, malaise, emotional lability, fatigue, nightmares, aggressive behavior, lightheadedness, disturbed sleep, irritability, bronchitis, nasal congestion, sputum increase, epistaxis, hoarseness, increased appetite, stomachache, muscle cramps & spasm, pallor, conjunctivitis, anorexia, teeth discoloration, dyspepsia, dilated pupils, epigastric pain, micturition difficulty, voice changes, angioedema, bronchospasm, oropharyngeal edema, erythema multiforme, SJS. Guaifenesin: Nausea, vomiting, GI discomfort, dizziness, headache.

Drug Interactions

Inhibited cardiac, bronchodilating & vasodilating effects w/ β-blockers. Worsened ECG changes & hypokalemia w/ diuretics. Decreased digoxin serum levels. Increased renal clearance for urate & lowered serum uric acid levels. Increased urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid & interfered test interpretation in carcinoid syndrome diagnosis. Falsely elevated vanillylmandelic acid test for catechols.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations / Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CA10 - combinations ; Belongs to the class of expectorants. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Salmol Expectorant syr

Packing/Price

(menthol flavour) 60 mL x 1's

Salmol Expectorant

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Medispec