Bromhexine Tablets
indicated to relieve mucus buildup to support respiratory clearance.
Strengths: 8mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Bisolvon
- Therapeutic class
Mucolytic
- Pharmacological class
Mucolytic
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to bromhexine; gastric ulceration
- Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate fluid intake; use caution in asthma
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea; abdominal discomfort
- Moderate side effects
indigestion
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
indicated to relieve mucus buildup to support respiratory clearance.
- Prescription status
P
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
antibiotics
- Age restrictions
6 years and over
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult a doctor. Breastfeeding: consult a doctor.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; stevens-johnson syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Acts as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucus in the respiratory tract, facilitating easier expectoration.
Bromhexine Tablets
indicated to relieve mucus buildup to support respiratory clearance.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bromhexine
- Listed indication(s): Respiratory Tract Disorders Associated with Viscid Mucus
Available option
- 200 tablets - 8 mg1525-8-mg-17616