barkeit tablet - Guaifenesin (200mg) medicine

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Guaifenesin (200mg)
🏭 Sanzyme Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Oct 16, 2026
📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
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What is barkeit tablet used for?

Barkeit Tablet contains Guaifenesin 200mg, an expectorant that helps loosen mucus and phlegm in the airways, making coughs more productive. It is used for relief from chest congestion and cough associated with respiratory conditions.

  • Generic Name: Guaifenesin
  • Manufacturer: Sanzyme Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Category C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 barkeit tablet Uses & Benefits

Relief of productive cough associated with respiratory tract infections.

Off-label uses: May be used for dry cough in some cases.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Guaifenesin
Brand Namebarkeit tablet
ManufacturerSanzyme Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassExpectorants
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
DistributionDistributed throughout body tissues.
Protein BindingNot significantly bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismMetabolized in the liver via oxidation and demethylation.
Half-LifeApproximately 1 hour.
ExcretionExcreted primarily in urine as unchanged drug and metabolites.
BioavailabilityWell absorbed orally, but extensive first-pass metabolism reduces systemic availability.
Onset of Action30-60 minutes.
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours.
Duration of Action4-6 hours.

How It Works

Increases respiratory tract fluid output and reduces mucus viscosity.

Mechanism Steps

1Stimulates gastric mucosal reflexes
2Increases respiratory tract fluid secretion
3Reduces mucus viscosity
4Enhances mucociliary clearance

💡 How to Take barkeit tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of barkeit tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Rash

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Severe allergic reactions (rare)

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Urticaria
Angioedema

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

Drug Severity Effect
Warfarin Moderate May decrease anticoagulant effect
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Moderate Increased risk of serotonin syndrome

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

No significant interaction.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to guaifenesin.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.

💊 Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, supportive measures.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose.

🔄 Substitutes for barkeit tablet

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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