BROHEXIN
Bromhexine Hydrochloride BP
(Mucolytic Expectorant)
Presentation:
Brohexin Tablet: Each tablet contains Bromhexine Hydrochloride BP Equivalent to Bromhexine BP 8 mg.
Brohexin Syrup:
Each 5 ml syrup contains Bromhexine Hydrochloride BP Equivalent to Bromhexine BP 4 mg.
Description:
Brohexin is a highly effective mucolytic expectorant.
Indications:
Brohexin is indicated in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with productive cough. These include; tracheobronchitis, bronchitis with emphysema, bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions and pneumoconiosis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION :
Brohexin Tablet: Adults and children over 10 years: 8-16 mg 3 times daily. Children 5-10 years: 4 mg 3 times daily.
Brohexin Syrup: Adults: The recommended daily dose is 2 to 4 teaspoonful 3 times. Initially 4 teaspoonful 3 times daily and then as required.
Children: Suggested dosage for children under 2 years is 1/4 teaspoonful 3 times daily, for 2-5 years 1/2 teaspoonful 3 times daily and for children aged 5-10 years 1 teaspoonful 3 times daily.
Side Effects:
Gastrointestinal side effects may occur occasionally with Bromhexine and a transient rise in serum aminotransferase values has been reported. Other reported adverse effects include headache, dizziness, sweating and skin rash.
Precautions:
Since mucolytics may disrupt the gastric mucosa so Bromhexine should be used with care in patients with a history of peptic ulceration. Care is also advisable in asthmatic patients.
Contraindications:
:
Contraindicated to those who are hypersensitive to Bromhexine Hydrochloride.
Storage instructions:
Store below 25oC. Protect from light. Keep the container tightly closed.
Commercial pack:
:
Brohexin Tablet: Each box contains 10 blister strips of 10 tablets.
Brohexin Syrup: Bottle containing 100 ml syrup.
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