Broxolit 15 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Pacific 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
- Bronchosecretolytic effect
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism
- Liquefaction of mucus
- Reduction of dyspnea
- Stimulates production of phospholipids
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improves airway patency
Dosage & Administration
- Average daily dose after meal
- Pediatric drops dosage for different age groups
- Syrup dosage for different age groups
- Sustained release capsule dosage for adults and children over 12 years old
Interaction
- Not to be taken simultaneously with antitussives like Codeine
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain and stomach overfill feeling
- Rare allergic responses like eruption, urticaria, or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies have shown no harmful effect of Ambroxol
- Advised not to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester
- Safety during lactation not established yet
Precautions & Warnings
- Given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
- Patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency should take it with caution
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