Bromhexine: instructions for use

"Bromheksin" - tablets that have an expectorant effect. In one tablet of the drug contains 4 or 8 mg of the main active ingredient - bromhexine hydrochloride.

The drug "Bromgexin" is able to reduce the viscosity of sputum due to its "loosening", as well as increasing the secretion of liquid bronchial secretions, which consists of neutral polysaccharides (viscous sputum in turn consists of acidic polysaccharides, and "Bromgexin" breaks the bonds between them). Due to its action, the sputum becomes liquid and clears throat without problems. In addition, "Bromhexin" stimulates the production of the necessary for proper operation of alveoli endogenous surfactant. Passing through the liver, "Bromhexine" is metabolized, resulting in the formation of ambroxol - an active metabolite, which has the same effect.

Then we will talk about how to take "Bromgexin", about indications for its use and contraindications, possible side effects. The method of administration and dosage will also be described.

" Bromgeksin": instructions for use (indications and contraindications)

Among the main indications for the use of "Bromgexin" are various lung diseases and the whole respiratory tract, which are usually accompanied by the formation of viscous sputum. Such diseases include bronchitis (both acute and chronic), bronchial asthma, pneumonia, obstructive bronchitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, tracheobronchitis and other such diseases.

As a rule, the drug is well tolerated, so only the individual intolerance of "Bromhexine" applies to contraindications at the moment.

The use of the drug "Bromgexin" during pregnancy and lactation to date has no absolute contraindications, however, this should be agreed with a specialist.

Bromhexine: instructions (side effects)

As mentioned above, "Bromhexine" is a drug that is very easily tolerated, but there have been occasions when some side effects have occurred. On the part of digestion, nausea, vomiting, acute abdominal pain, exacerbation of duodenal ulcers or stomach, various gastric or intestinal bleeding may occur. From the side of the central nervous system - mild headache, dizziness. Rarely allergic reactions occur: a reddish rash, itching, hives, and the like.

" Bromhexine": instructions (method of application and dosage)

For children aged 12 and older, Bromhexine is prescribed 8 mg three or four times a day. In more severe situations, this dose can be doubled. Children 6-12 years of age are prescribed from 6 to 8 mg to four times a day, and children up to six years of age, 4 mg. Babies up to two years give 2 mg of the drug 3 or 4 times a day.

" Bromhexine": instruction (special instructions)

Tablets should not be taken with drugs that block the cough reflex (for example, with "Kodelak", "Sinekodom", "Terpinkodom", "Libeksin" or "Stoptussinom"). Otherwise, there may be a danger of stagnation of viscous sputum, which can lead to the multiplication of pathogens of various infections or the increase of inflammation in the tracheobronchial tree.

Joint reception can take place only in the case of alternation of these drugs, when expectorants are used in the daytime, and antitussives in the night.

Today, bromhexine is included in the formulations of drugs produced by various pharmaceutical companies. Such drugs include "Ascorl", "Dzhoset", "Bromgexin Berlin Chemie", "Solvin".

Attention! This manual is for informational purposes only. Before starting treatment for cough with "Bromhexine", consult with your doctor to avoid individual intolerance to its components. Also, you should carefully read the manufacturer's annotation, which is attached to the blister with tablets.