Bromhexine syrup is a mucolytic drug that contains the active ingredient bromhexine hydrochloride, which works to dissolve mucus and reduce its viscosity, facilitating its expulsion out of the bronchi. It is widely used in cases of cough accompanied by phlegm and respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and bronchial asthma.
What are the ingredients of bromhexine?
bromhexine syrup contains the active ingredient: bromhexine hydrochloride.
Indications for using bromhexine
bromhexine syrup is used in the following cases:
- Dissolving phlegm accumulated in the bronchi.
- Treating cough accompanied by thick mucus.
- Acute and chronic bronchitis.
- Lung diseases such as pneumonia.
- Cases of bronchial asthma to facilitate breathing.
- Upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
What are the doses of bromhexine?
- Adults and children over 12 years: 10 ml 3 times daily.
- Children from 6 to 12 years: 5 ml 3 times daily.
- Children from 2 to 6 years: 2.5 ml 3 times daily.