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Bro-Zedex Syrup

Manufactured byWOCKHARDT LTD
ContainsGuaifenesin (50 mg/5 ml) + Terbutaline (1.25 mg/5 ml) + Bromhexine (4 mg/5 ml) + Menthol (2.5 mg/5 ml)
Description
Bro-Zedex Syrup is a combination of Guaifenesin, Terbutaline, Bromhexine, and Menthol. It is used to treat cough associated with narrowing or blockage of air pathways of the lungs due to mucus. This medicine makes the mucus thin and helps in coughing it out. It also provides a cooling sensation and relieves minor throat irritation. Bro-Zedex Syrup shows some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, and stomach pain. However, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen, seek a doctor's consultation at the earliest. Bro-Zedex Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines while using this medicine. Moreover, alcohol consumption should be avoided as it may increase the risk of drowsiness or dizziness. Bro-Zedex Syrup can be taken with food to avoid any stomach discomfort. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity of your medical condition. Do not stop using this medicine on your own unless your doctor advises you. Bro-Zedex Syrup may be affected by other medicines. Discuss your entire medical history with your doctor such as diabetes, seizure (fits), kidney, and liver problems etc. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bro-Zedex Syrup

  • Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Tingling
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Chest discomfort
  • Itching
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Rash

Uses of Bro-Zedex Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bronchospasm
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken for Bro-Zedex Syrup to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Bro-Zedex Syrup remains active in your body is not known.
  • 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?
    Bro-Zedex Syrup has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Bro-Zedex Syrup is not recommended for use if you are pregnant as it may affect your foetus.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Bro-Zedex Syrup passes into the breastmilk or not. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid using Bro-Zedex Syrup if you are allergic to it. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Bro-Zedex Syrup is not recommended for use if you are pregnant as it may affect your foetus.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Bro-Zedex Syrup passes into the breastmilk or not. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with extreme caution in children and adolescents below 18 years and only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

Seizure disorders

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have a known history of seizure disorder (fits) due to the increased risk of recurrent seizures.

Glaucoma

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have pre-existing glaucoma (a condition where the pressure in the eyeballs is abnormally high that can damage the optic nerve and lead to eventual loss of vision) due to the increased risk of worsening of your condition.

Hyperthyroidism

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have pre-existing hyperthyroidism (a condition where the thyroid releases high levels of thyroid hormone into the body) due to the increased risk of worsening of your condition.

Driving or Operate machine

Bro-Zedex Syrup may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, a shakiness of arms and legs, muscle stiffness, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Cough suppressants

Bro-Zedex Syrup is not recommended if you take cough suppressants since they have opposite effects.

Liver impairment

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have a history of liver problems due to the increased risk of liver damage due to the accumulation of this medicine in the liver.

Kidney function impairment

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have a history of kidney problems due to the increased risk of kidney damage due to the accumulation of this medicine in your kidneys.

Missed Dose

If you missed a Bro-Zedex Syrup dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never take Bro-Zedex Syrup more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
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

Escitalopram

Propranolol

Furosemide

Antibiotics

Clozapine

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have any heart problem as it may worsen the functioning of your heart.

Diabetes

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have diabetes as it may alter the blood sugar levels.

Seizure disorders

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have seizure disorder (fits) as it may increase the frequency of recurrent seizures.

Electrolyte imbalance

Bro-Zedex Syrup should be used with caution if you have any electrolyte imbalance as it may increase the risk of low potassium levels in your blood.
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.
Bro-Zedex Syrup can be taken with food to avoid any stomach discomfort. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive vehicles or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. If you have diabetes (increased blood sugar levels), monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have history of thyroid or heart problems. Stop taking Bro-Zedex Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Bro-Zedex Syrup is a combination of Guaifenesin, Terbutaline, Bromhexine and menthol. Guaifenesin works by reducing the thickness of mucus in the air passages. This makes it easier to cough out the mucus and clear the airways. Terbutaline works by relaxing and opening the blocked air passages leading to the lungs. Bromhexine works by thinning the mucus in the airway and promoting mucus clearance. Menthol causes a feeling of coolness and also reduces itching and pain.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Adrenergic bronchodilators, Expectorants, Mucolytics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Oct 2021

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