Syrup "Bromhexine". Description of the preparation

Syrup "Bromhexine" is a medicinal product,Used for a variety of diseases of the respiratory system. The drug is available in the form of syrup, 4 mg / 5 ml. Syrup Bromhexine contains in 100 milliliters 0.08gram of active substance - bromhexine hydrochloride. Auxiliary substances are: food sorbitol; propylene glycol; succinic acid; Eucalyptus oil; sodium benzoate; 95% ethyl alcohol; flavor and purified water.

Syrup "Bromhexin" looks like littleyellowish or colorless liquid, which has a pleasant fruity odor. The drug is available in liquid form in dark vials. Syrup "Bromhexine" has a strong mucolytic effect (contributes to the separation of sputum), and also promotes better expectoration of mucus. The drug enhances the synthesis of endogenous surfactant, ensuring the stable functioning of the alveoli in the act of breathing. In addition, the syrup "Bromhexine" has a minor antitussive effect. A noticeable clinical effect begins to appear during the first 2-5 days after the start of the drug.

Syrup "Bromhexine" is shown to patients with bronchialasthma, people suffering from cystic fibrosis and tuberculosis. It works well for various pneumonias, obstructive forms of bronchitis. It is also used for bronchiectasis, pulmonary emphysema, pneumoconiosis. Often, "Bromhexine" is used in the preoperative and postoperative period.

"Bromhexine" syrup - instructions for use: the drug should be used inside, regardless of meals. Adults are prescribed 8-16 milligrams, a day 3-4 times; Children from 2 years should take 2-3 times 2 milligram of the drug. Children from 3 years to 2-4 milligrams per 3 r / d. Children 6-14 years 4-8 milligrams 3 r / d. If the child has a suspicion of respiratory disease, you should consult a doctor and buy a "Bromhexine" syrup. The instruction, available together with the preparation, will help to choose the correct single and daily dose of the drug.

As with any other drug,syrup "Bromhexine" has a number of side effects, the manifestation of which should be closely monitored. The first thing that can happen is a feeling of nausea and vomiting. It is possible to observe dyspeptic disorders. Sometimes there is a headache and a feeling of dizziness. Patients with a chronic ulcer of the stomach and duodenal ulcers may manifest exacerbation of the disease. Often there are allergic reactions in the form of skin rashes and rhinitis. Rarely can there be an increase in the level of transmemiasis of the liver of blood serum.

The drug is not recommended for people withhypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug. Women who are in the first trimester of pregnancy and during lactation. The drug is not recommended for use in people suffering from peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, as well as children under the age of two.

To improve the quality of treatment, syrup"Bromhexine" can be prescribed along with a number of other drugs that are used to treat diseases of the respiratory system. Do not prescribe "Bromgeksin" with those drugs that contain codeine. This will make mucolytic effect more difficult. A special feature of the drug is that it provides a better penetration of antibiotics into the lung tissue. "Bromhexine" is completely incompatible with any alkaline solutions.

An overdose of the drug can cause a number ofside effects such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and various dyspeptic disorders. In such cases it is necessary to consult a doctor for complex treatment. This will prevent the occurrence of other complications.