Brox 6 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Productive cough
- Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts
- Inflammatory disease of rhinopharyngeal tract
- Asthmatic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic pneumonia
Pharmacology
- Active metabolite of bromhexine
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect than bromhexine
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism leading to liquefaction of mucus
- Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant by alveolar cells
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Average daily dose (preferably after meal)
- Pediatric Drops
- Syrup
- Sustained release capsule
Interaction
- Interacts negatively with antitussives (e.g. Codeine)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain
- Occasional stomach overfill feeling
- Rare allergic responses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No harmful effect of Ambroxol shown in teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies
- Advised not to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester
- Safety during lactation not established
Precautions & Warnings
- Given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
- Caution for patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency
Therapeutic Class
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
- Protect from direct light exposure
- Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children