Bromhexin, tablets 8 mg 28 pcs

Mucolytic (secretolytic) agent, has expectorant and weak anti-cough effect. Reduces sputum viscosity (depolymerizes mucoprotein and mucopolysaccharide fibers, increases serous component of bronchial secretion); activates atrial fibrillation epithelium, increases volume and improves sputum discharge. Stimulates production of endogenous surfactant providing stability of alveolar cells during breathing.

Indications

Cough, Bronchial asthma, Bronchitis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Lung inflammation (pneumonia)

Diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by difficulty in deflating viscous sputum: tracheobronchitis, bronchitis of various etiologies (including complicated bronchiectasis. Bronchial asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia (acute and chronic), cystic fibrosis.
Sanitation of bronchial tree in pre-operative period and during therapeutic and diagnostic intrabronchial manipulations, prevention of congestion of viscous phlegm in the bronchi after surgery.

Active ingredient

Bromhexin

Composition

1 tablet contains:
active ingredient:
bromhexine hydrochloride – 0,008 g
excipients:
sucrose (sugar) – 0,081 g
potato starch – 0,010 g
calcium stearate – 0,001 g

How to take, the dosage

Orally for adults and children over 14 years of age – 8-16 mg (1-2 tablets) 3-4 times a day. Children aged 6-14 years old take 8 mg (1 tablet) 3 times a day. If necessary, the dose can be increased in adults up to 16 mg (2 tablets) 4 times a day.
The therapeutic effect may appear on the 4th-6th day of treatment.
Patients with renal insufficiency are prescribed smaller doses or the interval between injections is increased.

Interaction

Do not use simultaneously with drugs that suppress the coughing center (including codeine), because it makes it difficult to drain dilute sputum (accumulation of bronchial secretion in the respiratory tract).

Special Instructions

In treatment it is necessary to take plenty of fluids, which increases the expectorant effect of bromhexin.

In children, treatment should be combined with postural drainage or vibratory chest massage to facilitate expectoration of secretions from the bronchi

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, peptic ulcer of the stomach, pregnancy (I trimester); lactation period; children (under 6 years).

With caution:

Renal and/or hepatic insufficiency; bronchial diseases accompanied by excessive secretion, history of gastric bleeding.

Side effects

Allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, exacerbation of gastric and duodenal ulcers, dizziness, headache, increased activity of “liver” transaminases (very rare).

Similarities

Bromhexin 4 Berlin-Chemie, Bromhexin 8 Berlin-Chemie, Bromhexin Nicomed, Bromhexin, Bromhexin-Acri