Brox 15 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00
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
- Asthmatic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic pneumonia
- Inflammatory disease of rhinopharyngeal tract
Pharmacology
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism for liquefaction of mucus
- Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improves airway patency in COPD patients
Dosage & Administration
- Average daily dose
- 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
- Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain
- Rare allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies have shown no harmful effect
- Advised not to use during the 1st trimester of pregnancy
- Safety during lactation not established yet
Precautions & Warnings
- Should be given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
- Use with caution in 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