Bromhexine tablets instructions for use

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Bromhexine tablets instructions for use

Bromhexine tablets are drugs that are prescribed for a wet cough. The good ability of this remedy to thin the sputum has made it popular both among doctors and among patients. Below will be discussed in more detail instructions for use of Bromhexine.

Release form and composition

Bromhexine tablets contain 8 mg of bromhexine hydrochloride, which is an active substance and is responsible for all the pharmacological properties of the drug. In addition to it, there are also auxiliary components:

potato starch;
sugar;
calcium stearate;
lactose;
ruberozum

Tablets are packaged in blisters of 10 pieces. Two, three blisters packed in cardboard boxes and supplied with instructions.

Indications for use

This drug is prescribed for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, which are characterized by the formation of viscous sputum:

cystic fibrosis;
tracheobronchitis;
chronic pneumonia;
bronchial asthma;
chronic bronchitis with a broncho-obstructive component.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the appointment of Bromhexine tablets include pregnancy (especially the first trimester), lactation, children up to 6 years of age, as well as increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.

It is undesirable to use the described drug for duodenal ulcer and stomach, impaired liver and kidney activity, diseases of the lower respiratory tract in combination with a large amount of liquid sputum.

Dosing and Administration

Children over 10 years old and adults are prescribed 1 tablet 3-4 times a day.

Children from 6 to 10 years old appoint half a tablet or one tablet three times a day.

If necessary, the doctor can increase the dosage to two tablets three times a day for adults and two tablets twice a day for children.

The therapeutic effect occurs 4-6 days after the start of treatment.

Side effects

Bromhexine tablets are usually well tolerated. However, in rare cases, some undesirable effects may occur:

stomach pains;
nausea;
dyspeptic disorders;
vomiting;
aggravation of duodenal ulcer and stomach ulcer;
diarrhea;
increased activity of aminotransferases in the blood;
dizziness;
headache;
chills;
bronchospasm;
increased sweating;
increased cough;
respiratory distress;
skin rashes;
urticaria ;
pruritus;
angioedema;
Lyell's syndrome;
anaphylactic shock;
anaphylactic reactions;
Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

special instructions

If a patient has a history of gastric bleeding or gastric ulcer Bromhexine tablets should be used under the strict supervision of the attending physician. Persons with bronchial asthma should use the drug with caution.

In no case can not simultaneously prescribe tablets Bromhexin and antitussives, which block the cough center (for example, codeine).

This drug is not compatible with alkaline solutions.

The above tablets can be combined with herbal preparations containing essential oils (for example, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, anise oil, menthol).

Terms and conditions of storage

Tablets should be kept out of reach of children, at room temperature and normal humidity. Do not put tablets on the open sunlight. The drug is valid for 3 years from the date of manufacture.