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Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet

Manufactured byIPCA LABORATORIES PVT LTD
ContainsBromhexine
₹55.5
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )

Description

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is a mucolytic agent containing Bromhexine that helps reduce the thickness of the sputum. It is used to treat chest congestion associated with respiratory problems. This medicine works by thinning the mucous and clearing the airway, thus making it easier to breathe. Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet shows some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These side effects are self-limiting. However, consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is to be taken after food. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose or more often than recommended. As this medicine may cause dizziness, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines until you know how this medicine affects you. Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all your existing health conditions and the medicines you take to ensure this medicine is safe for you. Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended in children less than 14 years of age as the safety and efficacy data for use are not available. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet

Bisolvon 8 mg Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet

Nausea and vomiting

Fatigue

Diarrhoea

Difficulty in breathing

Skin rash

Dry mouth

Dizziness

Headache

Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids, around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

Stomach upset

Uses of Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Respiratory tract disorders associated with thick mucous

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is used to relieve chest congestion caused by thick and sticky mucous in the airway. This may be associated with lung disorders such as bronchitis (a condition caused by swelling of the airway tube with mucous secretion), emphysema (a condition of damage of the air sacs in your lungs), etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., consult your doctor at the earliest.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

General warnings

Gastric ulceration

Gastric ulcers are sores on the lining of the stomach and intestine. Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of gastric ulceration or any other stomach and intestinal disorders due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Use in children

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 14 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established for this age group.

Duration of usage

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for prolonged use. If symptoms do not improve within 14 days, consult your doctor before continuing treatment with this medicine.

Liver and/or kidney impairment

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have liver/kidney problems due to an increased risk of side effects.

Driving vehicles or operating machines

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet may cause dizziness in some cases. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose with Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet should be taken after food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow as a whole with plenty of water. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Take it for the recommended duration for best results. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects that persist or worsen. Do not take Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet for a longer duration than recommended as it may cause other side effects.

Miscelleneous

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet works by reducing the thickness of mucous in the airway, thus relieving chest congestion.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Mucolytics

Schedule

Schedule H

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Bromhexine. [online] Available at: [Accessed 30 April 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Bromhexine

Ravimiregister.ee. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 30 June 2022].

https://www.ravimiregister.ee/Data/PIL_ENG/PIL_7805_ENG.pdf

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₹55.5 
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )