Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet

Description

Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe. Broncocet-Forte OD 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 healthcare team 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, vomiting, stomach upset, restlessness, tremor, palpitations, 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. It may cause dizziness, 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 worsen your dizziness. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Introduction

Benefits

Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Terbutaline and Doxofylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

How to 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. Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : UNSAFE - Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Broncocet-Forte OD Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.