Respisys Tablet

Respisys is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Kapeetus Medicorp. 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 Bromhexine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Dextromethorphan,Guaiphenesin. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 250 Tablet and is priced at Rs 500 (arround $7 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Bromhexine+ Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan+Guaiphenesin)
Pharma Company :Kapeetus Medicorp
Brand Label :Respisys
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Bromhexine-8 mg
  • Guaiphenesin-100 mg
  • Dextromethorphan-10 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :250 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 2 INR (arround $0.028 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 500 INR (arround $7 US Dollar)

Drug details for Respisys

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Respisys are :

  • Bromhexine-8 mg
  • Guaiphenesin-100 mg
  • Dextromethorphan-10 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg

Bromhexine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secretion especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease and bronchiectisis.

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

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
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.

Dry or painful cough.

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

Guaiphenesin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Respisys Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 5 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Respisys, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Bromhexine-8 mg Guaiphenesin-100 mg Dextromethorphan-10 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 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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