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Hista Br is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Cough. Secondary and off-label uses of Hista Br have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hista Br. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Hista Br include Headache, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Unsteadiness. Usually, these side effects of Hista Br go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hista Br is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Hista Br has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hista Br related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hista Br contraindications section.
Besides this, Hista Br may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Hista Br is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Hista Br 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
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Is the use of Hista Br safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Hista Br in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Hista Br safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Hista Br in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Hista Br on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Hista Br on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hista Br on the Liver?
Hista Br is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Hista Br on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Hista Br on the heart have been reported.
Hista Br should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hista Br unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hista Br habit forming or addictive?
Hista Br does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Hista Br, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Hista Br can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Hista Br should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hista Br cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Hista Br
Taking Hista Br with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hista Br
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Hista Br as it can have severe side effects.
No, Hista Br does not contain paracetamol. It contains bromhexine which is a mucolytic agent that softens the thick mucus and promote its expulsion.
Usually, it is given for short-term treatment up to 14 days. You are advised to take it as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Take Hista Br three times a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food for better therapeutic outcomes. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Hista Br is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach (abdominal pain), nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Hista Br 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.
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