Bromhexine

Information about Bromhexine

Bromhexine uses

Bromhexine is used in the treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus.

How bromhexine works

Bromhexine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.

Common side effects of bromhexine

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Upper abdominal pain, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Rash, Red spots or bumps, Itching, Sweating, Changes in serum aminotransferase levels

Available Medicine for Bromhexine

  • ₹67 to ₹158
    Ipca Laboratories Ltd
    3 variant(s)
  • ₹12
    Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹46
    S R Pharmaceuticals
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹60
    Monichem Healthcare Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹110
    Morepen Laboratories Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹63
    Medliva Lifesciences
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹9
    Akme Biotec
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹143
    Ipca Laboratories Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹12
    Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Bromhexine

  • Bromhexine helps in thinning and removal of the mucus (slimy and sticky substance) from the airways, thereby treats various respiratory conditions.
  • Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.  
  • Do not use Bromhexine for more than 14 days, without your doctor’s advice.
  • Inform your doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, liver or kidney problem. 
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Bromhexine

Bromhexine

Q. Is Bromhexine an antihistamine?
No, Bromhexineis not an antihistamine.

Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)