Bromhexin, tablets 8 mg 50 pcs.

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

Chronic inflammatory lung diseases (bronchial asthma, mucoviscidosis, tuberculosis, tracheobronchitis, spastic bronchitis, bronchiectasia, emphysema, pneumoconiosis), chest injury, pre- and postoperative period.

Active ingredient

Composition

1 tablet contains:

the active ingredient:

bromhexine hydrochloride – 8 mg.

How to take, the dosage

Bromhexin is administered orally regardless of meals. Adults are prescribed 1-2 tablets 3-4 times a day; children from 3 to 5 years – 2 mg, from 6 to 14 years – 4 mg 3 times a day. The course of treatment is from 4 to 28 days.

In the course of treatment, it is recommended to drink a sufficient amount of fluid, which supports the secretolytic action of bromhexin.

Interaction

Bromhexin may be prescribed concomitantly with other drugs used in the treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases.

Bromhexin is not prescribed at the same time as cough suppressants (including those containing codeine) because they may make it difficult to expectorate sputum liquefied by Bromhexin.

Bromhexin promotes penetration of antibiotics (amoxicillin, erythromycin, cephalexin, oxytetracycline), sulfonamide drugs in the bronchial secretion in the first 4-5 days of antimicrobial therapy.

Bromhexin is not compatible with alkaline solutions.

Special Instructions

In case of peptic ulcer disease, as well as in case of a history of gastric bleeding, bromhexin should be used under medical supervision.

With caution, use in patients with bronchial asthma.

Bromhexin should not be used at the same time as medications containing codeine, because this makes it difficult to expectorate the liquefied sputum.

Bromhexine is used in combination herbal preparations with essential oils (including eucalyptus oil, anise oil, peppermint oil, menthol).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug; pregnancy (1st trimester); lactation; children under 3 years of age.

Side effects

Digestive system disorders: dyspeptic phenomena, transient increase in liver serum transaminase activity.

CNS disorders: headache, dizziness.

Dermatological reactions: increased sweating, skin rash.

Respiratory system disorders: cough, bronchospasm.

Overdose

Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspeptic disorders.

Treatment: artificial vomiting, gastric lavage (in the first 1-2 h after ingestion).

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