Bromhexine Tablet

Bromhexine Hydrochloride
8 mg
Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
Pack size 1
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 4.95 NPR

Indications

Bromhexine Tablet 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

Bromhexine 8 mg Tablet manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd.. Its generic name is Bromhexine Hydrochloride. Bromhexine is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Bromhexine Tablet 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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