Mucolyte Syrup

Bromhexine Hydrochloride
4mg/5ml
Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries)
Pack size 100ml Bottle
Dispensing mode POM
Source UAE
AgentJULPHAR
Retail Price 7.50 AED

Indications

Mucolyte Syrup is used for: Productive cough, Acute sore throat, Mucolytic

Adult Dose

Tablet: Adults: 8-16 mg 3 times daily. Syrup: Adults: The recommended daily dose is 2 to 4 teaspoonful 3 times. Initially 4 teaspoonful 3 times daily and then as required.

Child Dose

Tablet: Children over 10 years: 8-16 mg 3 times daily. Children 5-10 years: 4 mg 3 times daily. Syrup: Children: Suggested dosage for children under 2 years is 1/4 teaspoonful 3 times daily, 2-5 years 1/2 teaspoonful 3 times daily 5-10 years 1 teaspoonful 3 times daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contra Indications

Contraindicated to those who are hypersensitive to Bromhexine Hydrochloride.

Precautions

History of peptic ulceration; asthmatic patients. Severe hepatic or renal impairment.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Bromhexine Hydrochloride : GI side effects; headache, dizziness, sweating, skin rashes. Inhalation: Cough or bronchospasm.

Mechanism of Action

Bromhexine is a mucolytic.

Note

Mucolyte 4mg/5ml Syrup manufactured by Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries). Its generic name is Bromhexine Hydrochloride. Mucolyte is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Mucolyte Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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