Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant

Short Description

Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant is a combination medicine used to treat cough with mucus, thinning mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, and providing relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Dosage Form

Expectorant

Introduction

Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

nausea diarrhea stomach pain vomiting muscle cramp headache skin rash and increased heart rate

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol, and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus.

Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant 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 Piritexyl-LS Plus Expectorant 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.