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Bromolit4mg/5ml

Rx
Dosage form:
Syrup
Pack size:
100ml bot

৳ 30/unit

Pack: ৳ 30

At a glance

Bromhexine Hydrochloride — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Bromhexine Hydrochloride is mucolytic medication. It is used in the treatment of various respiratory tract disorders associated with excessive mucus. Bromhexine Hydrochloride should be taken with food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. It is advised not to use it for more than 14 days without doctor consultation. The most common side effects of this medicine include irritation of ear, allergic skin rash, dizziness, and headache. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about side effects or they do not go away. Generally, it is advised not to take alcohol while on treatment. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or if you have stomach problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must take doctor's advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bromhexine Hydrochloride is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.

Indications

• respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus

Mechanism of action

Bromhexine is a mucolytic.

Dosage

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.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bromhexine Hydrochloride is to be taken with food.

Side effects

Common: • Irritation of ear • Allergic skin rash • Dizziness • Headache

Precautions & warnings

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Bromhexine Hydrochloride alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Bromhexine Hydrochloride helps in thinning and removal of the mucus (slimy and sticky substance) from the airways, thereby treats various respiratory conditions. Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. Inform your doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, liver or kidney problem. Do not use Bromhexine Hydrochloride for more than 14 days, without your doctor’s advice. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Contraindicated to those who are hypersensitive to Bromhexine Hydrochloride.

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bromhexine Hydrochloride. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Bromhexine Hydrochloride is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Bromhexine Hydrochloride during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Bromhexine Hydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bromhexine Hydrochloride may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Bromhexine Hydrochloride in patients with kidney disease. [CAUTION] Bromhexine Hydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bromhexine Hydrochloride may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Bromhexine Hydrochloride in patients with liver disease.

Common questions

Nose in close Cold chest flue a Can't prescribe without proper clinical examination. It can be upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection Dr In my throat while am silent there is some sounding breath came to out side What is that mean. Am smoke 3 cigarettes per day This is related to respiratory tract problemsU require consultation with chest physician Cough and infection in throat Indigestion It can be pharyngitis with respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist for proper clinical examination Cough problem and body pain also headache It can be viral infection or respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist I AM SUFFERING FROM FEVER AND COLD WITH HEAD ACHE Most probably u are having upper respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT doctor Cough with pain near swallowing area. It can be pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist Wet cough with mucus & body ache from last few days Consult chest physician as it is due to lower respiratory tract infection

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.