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Bromhexine Elixir

Manufactured byIPCA LABORATORIES PVT LTD
ContainsBromhexine
Description
Bromhexine Elixir is a mucolytic and expectorant agent which reduces the thickness of sputum and expel it out along with the cough. It is used to treat conditions with abnormal mucus secretions such as a common cold, infections of the respiratory tract, influenza, etc., and allow the patient to breathe freely and deeply. It should be used with caution in patients with a known history of gastric ulcers due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bromhexine Elixir

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Skin rash
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids, around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  • Nocturnal enuresis (Loss of bladder control during nights)

Uses of Bromhexine Elixir

What is it prescribed for?

  • Mucolytic
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the 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.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to bromhexine or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Gastric or Duodenal ulcers

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with gastric or duodenal ulcers, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Gastric ulceration

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of gastric ulceration or any other gastrointestinal disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Duration of usage

This medicine is not recommended for prolonged use. If symptoms do not improve within 14 days, consult your doctor before continuing therapy with this medicine.

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may rarely cause dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience dizziness during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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

Antibiotics

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take/Administer this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not take/administer in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastric ulcers. Do not use this medicine for children under 2 years of age without the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not use this medicine for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

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

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by thinning the mucus in the airway and promoting mucus clearance.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Mucolytics

Schedule

Schedule H

Bromhexine hydrochloride [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 5 June 2020]. Available from:

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

Bromhexine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 5 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09019

Internet]. Lagaay.com. 2020 [cited 5 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.lagaay.com/Catalogus/Product%20information/001440/Bromhexini%20syrup%20Leaflet.pdf

[Internet]. Npra.gov.my. 2020 [cited 5 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.npra.gov.my/images/reg-and-noti/PI/non-poison/BROMHEXINE_TABLET_SYRUP_ELIXIR.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 15 Jun 2020

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