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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

EXPECTORANT AND COUGH PRODUCTS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ozone House, Block A-3, 1 Lsc, Janak Puri, New Delhi 110058
Other Info - TO43440

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FAQs

Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free contains Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in lungs. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, makes breathing easier.

Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if have hyperthyroidism before taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free.

Yes, Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free.

Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free as it may increase blood sugar levels.

You are recommended to take Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free, please consult your doctor.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free, please consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free is excreted in human milk. Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free.

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Liver

Caution

Take Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

About Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free

Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.

Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ambroxol (mucolytic agent), Guaifenesin (expectorant), and Terbutaline (bronchodilator). Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier.

Take Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, nervousness, tremor, stomach upset, and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free. Use Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free.

Uses of Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free

Chesty cough

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Medicinal Benefits

Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, and Terbutaline. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose for coughing out easily. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before use. Take Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Side Effects of Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Stomach pain
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Skin rash
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Nervousness
  • Tremor
  • Fast heartbeats
  • Palpitations

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free to loosen mucus. Drive only if you are alert after taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROPRANOLOL
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CEFUROXIME
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • FORMOTEROL
  • DYPHYLLINE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • ONDANSETRON
  • OXYTOCIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Topex-AX Expectorant Sugar Free if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

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