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Rex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup,Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Cough. The alternative uses of Rex have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Rex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Rex include Nausea or vomiting, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Rex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Rex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Rex has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Rex related warnings talks about Rex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Rex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rex in conditions like Parkinson's Disease. Other contraindications of Rex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Rex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Rex, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Rex is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rex is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Rex safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Rex for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Rex safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Rex on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Rex will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Rex on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Rex on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rex on the Liver?
Rex is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Rex on the Heart?
Rex is not harmful for the heart.
Rex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rex is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Rex you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Rex only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Rex for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rex
You can take Rex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rex
Taking Rex with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Rex is a brand name of bromhexine and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of vasicine alkaloid and a mucolytic agent. Rex is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of wet cough associated with respiratory diseases and disorders such as bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema (COPD).
Yes, Rex may cause stomach pain. If you experience severe stomach pain after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Rex might cause a headache, this occurs rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Rex does not cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, Rex is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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