A-Cold 4 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

Title

• A-Cold Cough Expectorant Syrup

Categories

• Medicine
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical

Description

• A-Cold Cough Expectorant Syrup is indicated in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders associated with productive cough such as tracheobronchitis, bronchitis with emphysema, bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions, and pneumoconiosis. It contains Bromhexine Hydrochloride, an oral mucolytic agent that disrupts the structure of acid mucopolysaccharide fibres in mucoid sputum, producing less viscous mucus for easier expectoration. The recommended dosage for adults and children is provided, with precautions for certain age groups and precautions for patients with peptic ulcer disease, asthma, severe hepatic or renal impairment. A-Cold Cough Expectorant Syrup belongs to the therapeutic class of cough expectorants & mucolytics and should be stored in a dry place away from light and heat, out of reach of children.

Indications

• Respiratory tract disorders associated with productive cough
• Tracheobronchitis
• Bronchitis with emphysema
• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchitis with bronchospasm
• Chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions
• Pneumoconiosis

Pharmacology

• Oral mucolytic agent
• Disrupts acid mucopolysaccharide fibres in mucoid sputum
• Produces less viscous mucus
• Facilitates expectoration
• Rapid & complete absorption from gastrointestinal tract
• Widely distributed into body tissues

Dosage and administration

• Adults: 10 ml (2 teaspoons) 3 times daily
• Children over 12 years: 10 ml (2 teaspoons) 3 times daily
• Children 6-12 years: 5 ml (1 teaspoon) 3 times daily
• Children 2-6 years: 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) 3 times daily
• Not recommended for children under 2 years without advice

Interaction

• No known significant interactions with other drugs

Contraindications

• Known hypersensitivity to Bromhexine Hydrochloride or any ingredients

Side effects

• Occasional gastrointestinal side effects
• Transient rise in serum aminotransferase values
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Allergic reactions

Pregnancy and lactation

• Use in Pregnancy: Benefits must be assessed against possible effects on children
• Use in Lactation: Not recommended due to expected entry into breast milk

Precautions and warnings

• Use with care in patients with history of peptic ulcer disease
• Care advisable in asthmatic patients
• Clearance may be reduced in patients with 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

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