How Do Decongestant Expectorant Combos Work?: Detailed Datasheet
HOW DO DECONGESTANT/EXPECTORANT COMBOS WORK?
Decongestant/expectorant combos are medicines used for relieving:
- Congestion
- Cough
- Bronchial irritation
- Loosening of phlegm
- Asthma
Decongestants work in the following ways:
- Relieve irritation of the upper respiratory tract infection
- Reduce swelling of the inner lining of the nose
- Relieve nasal congestion
- Shrink blood vessels in the nasal passage to relieve nasal congestion
Expectorants help thin the mucus and loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough up the mucus.
HOW ARE DECONGESTANT/EXPECTORANT COMBOS USED?
Decongestant/expectorant combos are medicines used for relieving:
- Congestion
- Cough
- Bronchial irritation
- Loosening of phlegm
- Asthma
WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS OF DECONGESTANT/EXPECTORANT COMBOS?
Decongestant/expectorant combos can cause the following side effects:
- Hypertension
- Irregular heart rate
- Emotional disturbance
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Hypersensitivity reaction
- Tremor
- Exacerbation of asthma
- Productive cough
- Cough
- Seizure
The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure these drugs do not cause any harm when you take them along with other medicines. Never stop taking your medication and never change your dose or frequency without consulting your doctor.
WHAT ARE NAMES OF DECONGESTANT/EXPECTORANT COMBOS?
Generic and brand names of decongestant/expectorant combos include:
- Bronkaid Dual Action Formula
- Congestac
- Ephedrine/guaifenesin
- Guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine
- Guaifenex PSE
- Mucinex D
- Primatene Tablets
- Refenesen Plus
- Sinutab Non-Drying