AA HA Tablet

Description

AA HA Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. It also narrows the blood vessels in the nose to relieve congestion or stuffiness. AA HA Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, indigestion, bloating, upset stomach, diarrhea, headache, sweating, and skin rash. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any lung, liver or kidney disease. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Introduction

In Cough AA HA Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. AA HA Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. AA HA Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How to use

AA HA Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Bromhexine, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine which relieve cough. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with AA HA Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - AA HA Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of AA HA Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - AA HA Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - AA HA Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of AA HA Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : UNSAFE - AA HA Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.