barkeit tablet - Guaifenesin (200mg) medicine

Barkeit Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Sanzyme Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

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: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š 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.

๐Ÿ“‹ 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 (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

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

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take barkeit tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of barkeit tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Rash

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Severe allergic reactions (rare)

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Urticaria
  • Angioedema

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Moderate May decrease anticoagulant effect
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Moderate Increased risk of serotonin syndrome

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No significant interaction.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category C

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to guaifenesin.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Cough frequency and sputum characteristics.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, supportive measures.

โฐ Missed Dose

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

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for barkeit tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Guaifenesin (200mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

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