Alvent BR (100 ml) Syrup

Alvent BR (100 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Franklin Laboratories (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 Bromhexine, Guaiphenesin,Menthol,Terbutaline. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 ml and is priced at Rs 24 (arround $0.336 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Bromhexine+ Guaiphenesin+Menthol+Terbutaline)
Pharma Company :Franklin Laboratories (P) Ltd.
Brand Label :Alvent BR (100 ml)
Preparation Type :Syrup
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Bromhexine-2 mg
  • Guaiphenesin-50 mg
  • Menthol-0.5 mg
  • Terbutaline-1.25 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :100 ml
Price Unit :Rs 1.2 INR (arround $0.0168 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 24 INR (arround $0.336 US Dollar)

Drug details for Alvent BR (100 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

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

  • Bromhexine-2 mg
  • Guaiphenesin-50 mg
  • Menthol-0.5 mg
  • Terbutaline-1.25 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..

Guaiphenesin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Menthol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Terbutaline
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Terbutaline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Terbutaline is in a class of medications called beta agonists. It works by relaxing and opening the airways, making it easier to breathe.

asthma and other conditions associated with reversibile airway obstruction

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

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

There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alvent BR (100 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Bromhexine-2 mg Guaiphenesin-50 mg Menthol-0.5 mg Terbutaline-1.25 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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