Bromhexine Hydrochloride is an expectorant medication, which helps to eliminate excess phlegm in lung diseases and to improve breathing, being able to be used by children and adults.
The medicine is marketed under the name Bisolvon and is produced by the EMS or Boehringer Ingelheim laboratories, for example, and can be purchased in pharmacies in the form of syrup, drops or inhalation.
Price
Bromhexine Hydrochloride costs between 5 and 14 reais, varying according to form and quantity.
Indications
Bromhexine Hydrochloride is indicated for patients with cough with sputum, as it fluidizes and dissolves secretions, facilitating the elimination of phlegm and easing breathing.
In addition, it is indicated as a complement to the treatment of respiratory infections, when there are many bronchial secretions.
How to use
How you use Bromhexine Hydrochloride depends on the form it is used for.
When using drops orally the indicated dose includes:
- Children from 2 to 6 years: 20 drops, 3 times a day; Children from 6 to 12 years: 2 ml, 3 times a day; Adults and adolescents over 12 years: 4 ml, 3 times a day.
In the use of inhalation drops the indicated dose is:
- Children from 2 to 6 years: 10 drops, 2 times a dayChildren from 6 to 12 years: 1 ml, 2 times a dayTeens over 12 years: 2 ml, 2 times a dayAdults: 4 ml, 2 times a day
In the case of syrup it is indicated:
- Children from 5 to 12 years old: ingest 2.5 ml, half a teaspoon, 3 times a day. From 12 years old and adults, ingest 2.5 ml, 3 times a day.
The effect of the medicine starts within 5 hours after oral administration and, in case the symptoms do not pass until 7 days of use, you must go to the doctor.
Side effects
Bromhexine Hydrochloride, gastrointestinal manifestations and allergic reactions may occur. If serious unpleasant reactions occur, seek medical advice.
Contraindications
The product is contraindicated for patients with hypersensitivity (allergy) to bromhexine or other components of the formula.
In addition, children under the age of 2, pregnant and breastfeeding women should only use according to medical advice.
