Bromexin Hydrochloride is an expectorant medicine that helps eliminate excess phlegm in lung diseases and improves breathing, which can be used by children and adults.
The product is marketed under the name Bisolvon and is produced by the EMS or Boehringer Ingelheim laboratories, for example, and may be purchased from pharmacies in the form of syrup, drops or inhalation.
Price
Bromexin Hydrochloride costs between 5 and 14 reais, varying according to form and quantity.
Indications
Bromexin Hydrochloride is indicated for patients with cough with expectoration, as it fluidises and dissolves the secretions, facilitating the elimination of phlegm and relieving respiration.
In addition, it is indicated as a complement to the treatment of respiratory infections when there are many bronchial secretions.
How to use
How to use Bromhexine Hydrochloride depends on the form it is used.
In the use of oral drops the indicated dose includes:
- Children from 2 to 6 years: 20 drops, 3 times a day;
- Children 6 to 12 years: 2 ml, 3 times a day;
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years: 4 ml, 3 times a day.
When using inhalation drops the indicated dose is:
- Children 2 to 6 years: 10 drops, 2 times a day
- Children 6 to 12 years: 1 ml, 2 times a day
- Adolescents over 12 years: 2 ml, 2 times daily
- Adults: 4 ml, 2 times daily
In the case of Syrup it is indicated:
- Children 5 to 12 years old: should take 2.5 ml, half a teaspoon, 3 times a day.
- From the age of 12 and adults, one should take 2.5 ml 3 times a day.
The effect of the remedy begins within 5 hours after oral administration and in case the symptoms do not go up to 7 days of use should go to the doctor.
Side effects
Bromexin Hydrochloride, gastrointestinal manifestations and allergic reactions may occur. If severe unpleasant reactions occur, seek medical advice.
Contraindications
The product is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity (allergy) to bromhexine or to other components of the formula.
In addition, children under the age of 2 years, pregnant women and breast-feeding should only use according to medical advice.
