Bromhexine is prescribed to loosen or thin down the mucus secretions that can plug the airways. The medication promotes the expulsion of the bronchial secretions by making it easier to clear the phlegm from the respiratory tract. It is recommended only for patients with a productive cough.
Bromhexine Hydrochloride is an oral mucolytic agent. It disrupts the structure of acid mucopolysaccharide fibres in mucoid sputum and produces less viscous mucus, which makes easier the expectoration. It is rapidly & completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is widely distributed into the body tissues.
Oral Mucolytic Adult: As tab/solution: 8-16 mg tid. Child: As tab/solution: 2-5 years 4 mg bid; 6-11 years 8 mg tid; -12 years Same as adult dose.
There are no known significant interactions with other drugs.
History of peptic ulceration; asthmatic patients. Severe hepatic or renal impairment.
GI side effects; headache, dizziness, sweating, skin rashes. Inhalation: Cough or bronchospasm.
Bromhexine has been taken by a large number of pregnant women and women of child bearing age without any proven increase in the frequency of malformations or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the foetus having been observed. It is not known whether bromhexine is excreted in breast milk or whether it has a harmful effect on the breastfeeding infant. Therefore it is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers unless the potential benefits to the patient are weighed against the possible risk to the infant.
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children.
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