Brutus (100 ml) Syrup

Brutus (100 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by MDC Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Guaiphenesin, Ammonium Chloride,Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 ml and is priced at Rs 36.5 (arround $0.511 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Guaiphenesin+ Ammonium Chloride+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
Pharma Company :MDC Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd.
Brand Label :Brutus (100 ml)
Preparation Type :Syrup
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Guaiphenesin-50 mg
  • Ammonium Chloride-60 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2.5 mg
  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :100 ml
Price Unit :Rs 1.83 INR (arround $0.02562 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 36.5 INR (arround $0.511 US Dollar)

Drug details for Brutus (100 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Brutus (100 ml) are :

  • Guaiphenesin-50 mg
  • Ammonium Chloride-60 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2.5 mg
  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-5 mg

Guaiphenesin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Guaiphenesin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Guaiphenesin..

Ammonium Chloride
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Ammonium Chloride, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ammonium Chloride..

Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Allergic conditions. Adjunct in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock.

For more details on Chlorpheniramine Maleate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Chlorpheniramine Maleate..

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide..

Brutus (100 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 10 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Brutus (100 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Guaiphenesin-50 mg Ammonium Chloride-60 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2.5 mg Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-5 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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