Britanyl Syrup 60ml

What it is used for: Asthma.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used for the regular treatment of breathing disorders such as asthma. They help to relieve tightening of the chest and difficulty breathing (bronchospasm).

How it works: This belongs to a group of medicines called beta-agonists. These work by relaxing certain muscles. For example, they open up the airways in the lungs.

Active ingredient: Terbutaline Sulphate.

Reported side effects: Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) : Trembling or shaking , Headache. Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) : Fast heart beats , Pounding heart beats (palpitations) , Cramp or feeling tense , Low levels of potassium in your blood which may cause muscle weakness, thirst, or ‘pins and needles’.

Known drug interactions: Steroid medicines (such as prednisolone) , Xanthine medicines (such as theophylline or aminophylline) , Beta-blocker medicines (such as atenolol or propranolol), including eye drops (such as timolol) , Water tablets, also known as diuretics (such as frusemide).

Adults : 10-15ml. Children : Under 3yr, not recommended; 3-7yr, 2.5-5ml; 7-15, 5-10ml. All doses are three times daily or as directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Terbutaline Sulphate. Labelled strength: 0.3mg/ml.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Britanyl Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Turkey.