E-Hexin 16 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bromhexine hydrochloride |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract disorders
- Productive cough
- Tracheobronchitis
- Bronchitis with emphysema
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis with bronchospasm
- Chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions
- Pneumoconiosis
Pharmacology
- Mucolytic agent
- Disrupts acid mucopolysaccharide fibers
- Produces less viscous mucus
- Easier expectoration
- Rapid & complete absorption
- Widely distributed in body tissues
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 10 ml (2 teaspoons) 3 times daily
- Children over 12 years dose: 10 ml (2 teaspoons) 3 times daily
- Children 6-12 years dose: 5 ml (1 teaspoon) 3 times daily
- Children 2-6 years dose: 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) 3 times daily
- Not recommended for children under 2 years
Interaction
- No known significant drug interactions
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Bromhexine Hydrochloride or any ingredients
Side Effects
- Occasional gastrointestinal side effects
- Transient rise in serum aminotransferase values
- Headache
- Vertigo (dizziness)
- Allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Special care recommended during pregnancy
- Assessment of benefits against possible effects on children
- Not recommended during lactation due to entry into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in peptic ulcer disease patients
- Care advisable in asthmatic patients
- Reduced clearance in severe hepatic or renal impairment
Therapeutic Class
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children