
Mahaq 100 mg/2.5 mg/8 mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Mankind Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition
Guaifenesin (100mg) + Terbutaline (2.5mg) + Bromhexine (8mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mahaq 100 mg/2.5 mg/8 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Mahaq 100 mg/2.5 mg/8 mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, headache, skin rash, tremor, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mahaq 100 mg/2.5 mg/8 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Mahaq 100 mg/2.5 mg/8 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Guaifenesin, Terbutaline, and Bromhexine, which relieves cough with mucus.
Quick Tips
Mahaq 100 mg/2.5 mg/8 mg Tablet relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and emphysema. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease. Stop taking Mahaq 100 mg/2.5 mg/8 mg Tablet and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.