Bromhexine Hydrochloride

Indications

Bromhexine Hydrochloride 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.