Broxidil 15 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Broxidil Cough Expectorant & Mucolytic Syrup
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Broxidil is indicated in productive cough, acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts, inflammatory diseases of the rhinopharyngeal tract, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, chronic pneumonia, etc. It improves sputum rheology by hydrating mechanism leading to liquefaction of mucus in the respiratory tract, facilitates expectoration, stimulates the production of surfactant, reduces bronchial hyperactivity, has anti-inflammatory properties, and traditionally improves airway patency. It is contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine. Its side effects include gastrointestinal side effects and rare allergic responses. It should be given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders. Broxidil should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives like Codeine, and should be stored in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
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Functions
- Cough expectorant
- Mucolytic
Materials
Technical Specifications
- Ambroxol is the active metabolite of bromhexine and possesses a greater bronchosecretolytic effect than bromhexine. It stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant by alveolar cells, reduces bronchial hyperactivity, and has anti-inflammatory properties owing to the inhibitory effect on the production of cellular cytokines and arachidonic acid metabolites.
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Dosage & Administration
- Average daily dose: Pediatric drops - 0-6 months: 0.5 ml 2 times a day, 6-12 months: 1 ml 2 times a day, 1-2 years: 1.25 ml 2 times a day. Syrup - 2-5 years: 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day, 5-10 years: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day, 10 years and adults: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 3 times a day. Sustained release capsule - Adult and children over 12 years old: 1 capsule once daily.
Interaction
- Broxidil should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine) because liquefied phlegm might not be expectorated.
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain and stomach overfill feeling may occur occasionally. Rare allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria, or angioneurotic edema have been reported.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies have shown no harmful effect of Ambroxol. However, it is advised not to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. Safety during lactation has not been established yet.
Precautions & Warnings
- Broxidil should be 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