Switus A (50 ml) Expectorant | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Switus A (50 ml) Expectorant
Switus A (50 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Ind-Swift Limited. 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 Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Guaifenesin (Guaiphenesin/Gyceral Guaiacolate),Menthol,Phenylpropanolamine. This drug comes in the form of Expectorant. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 50 ml and is priced at Rs 25 (arround $0.35 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Ambroxol+ Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Guaifenesin (Guaiphenesin/Gyceral Guaiacolate)+Menthol+Phenylpropanolamine) |
| Pharma Company : | Ind-Swift Limited |
| Brand Label : | Switus A (50 ml) |
| Preparation Type : | Expectorant |
| Single Dose : | 5 ml |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 50 ml |
| Price Unit : | Rs 2.5 INR (arround $0.035 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 25 INR (arround $0.35 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Switus A (50 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Switus A (50 ml) are :
Ambroxol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secreation especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease, bronchiectesis.
For more details on Ambroxol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ambroxol..
Chlorpheniramine MaleateIndication (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..
Guaifenesin (Guaiphenesin/Gyceral Guaiacolate)Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Mucolytic agent used in bringing out mucous/mucous plugs from the airways. Uricosuric agent (mild). Fibromyalgia. To facilitate conception. Maintaining vocal folds healthy and well hydrated in vocal singers. Analgesic effect (mild) and inhibition of platelet aggregation.
For more details on Guaifenesin (Guaiphenesin/Gyceral Guaiacolate), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Guaifenesin (Guaiphenesin/Gyceral Guaiacolate)..
MentholIndication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Menthol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Menthol..
PhenylpropanolamineIndication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Phenylpropanolamine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Phenylpropanolamine..
Switus A (50 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Switus A (50 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ambroxol-15 mg Menthol-1 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg Phenylpropanolamine-12.5 mg Guaifenesin (Guaiphenesin/Gyceral Guaiacolate)-50 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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