Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet is used to prevent asthma attacks in children. It may also be used to ease breathing difficulties caused by strenuous physical activities. This medicine also helps treat symptoms of skin and seasonal allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes.

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet is used to improve asthma features, control asthma and also reduce seasonal allergy features

Uses of Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet in children

Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Benefits of Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet in children

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Breathezy

Headache
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Fever
Upper respiratory tract infection

How can I give Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet to my child?

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Breathezy Chewable Tablet works

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.

What if I forget to give Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never give it to stop an attack that has already started, as the medicine may not work for such cases.
Make sure to keep all other rescue medicines handy for your child in case of any respiratory distress.
If your child is taking inhaled corticosteroids, taper down the dose gradually only after the advice of the doctor.
Never increase or decrease the dose of Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet on your own as it can harm your child.
Never combine Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may cause some side effects.
If you are giving Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
Never give medicines meant for adults to children as they can harm.
Practice self-care tips:
1. Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens.
2. Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places.
3. Give plenty of fluids to your child as that helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,3-Diarylpropanoid Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Leukotriene antagonists

Patient concerns

I've frequent sneezing & nose blocking problems, suspecting due to allergies.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Get serum IgE to confirm it is allergy

Sneezing, allergies, nose blocking

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Use physiomer hypertonic saline twice daily in each nostril Tab pantop once daily before breakfast Tab montair LC at night once daily for 5days

FAQs

Which food items should my child avoid taking along with Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet?

Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet?

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I decrease the dose of Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet by myself if my child starts to feel better?

No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.

Can I stop the medicine by myself?

No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.

How should Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet be stored?

Breathezy 4 Chewable Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

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