Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml

Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

The Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml contains bromhexine. It enhances mucus transport by reducing mucus viscosity and activating the ciliated epithelium (mucociliary clearance). This secretolytic and secretomotor effect in the bronchial tract area relieves cough and facilitates expectoration.

Your doctor will recommend how often you take Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml. Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml should be used with caution in children below six years. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml to loosen mucus. If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml.

Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml contains Bromhexine. Bromhexine is used in a condition where there is a lot of thick mucus in the airways. It enhances mucus transport by reducing mucus viscosity and by activating the ciliated epithelium (mucociliary clearance). This secretolytic and secretomotor effect in the bronchial tract area relieves cough and facilitates expectoration.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Upper abdominal pain
• Sweating
• Angioedema
• Urticaria
• Bronchospasm
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash
• Pruritus

Do not take Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml if you are allergic to any components present in Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using the Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml. Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml should be used with caution in children below six years. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml to loosen mucus. If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking the Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml may interact with antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, cefalexine, ampicillin, amoxicillin, oxytetracycline), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (e.g., phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid dairy products such as milk, which may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml.

• ERYTHROMYCIN
• CEFALEXIN
• OXYPHENBUTAZONE
• PHENYLBUTAZONE
• AMPICILLIN
• AMOXICILLIN
• OXYTETRACYCLINE

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead, replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
• Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.

• You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.
• It is advised to stop using Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml if your cough persists for more than one week and consult your doctor.
• Do not take Bromhexine Elixir 120 ml if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days, it may cause serious drug interaction.

Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.