BUS Q TABLET

BUS Q TABLET belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

BUS Q TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant) and Bromhexine (mucolytic agent). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. On the other hand, Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage thereby, helping to cough out easily. 

Take BUS Q TABLET as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take BUS Q TABLET based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of BUS Q TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to BUS Q TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using BUS Q TABLET. BUS Q TABLET should be used with caution in children below 6 years. Drink plenty of fluids while taking BUS Q TABLET to loosen mucus. If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, or phenylalanine in the body), or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking BUS Q TABLET. 

BUS Q TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant) and Bromhexine (mucolytic agent). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. On the other hand, Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nasal passage thereby, helping to cough out easily. BUS Q TABLET does not cough sedation or sleepiness like other codeine containing cough syrups. 

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin rash
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhoea

If you are allergic to BUS Q TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using BUS Q TABLET. BUS Q TABLET should be used with caution in children below 6 years. Avoid using BUS Q TABLET if you are suffering from stomach ulcers as it may worsen the condition. Drink plenty of fluids while taking BUS Q TABLET to loosen mucus. If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking BUS Q TABLET.

Use of BUS Q TABLET in children below 4 years of age is not recommended. 

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.