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Brohex Syrup

Prescription Required
SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Brohex Syrup is mucolytic medication. It is used in the treatment of various respiratory tract disorders associated with excessive mucus. It thins and loosens the mucus in the airway and makes it easier to cough out.

Brohex Syrup should be taken with food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms.  It is advised not to use it for more than 14 days without doctor's consultation.

The most common side effects of this medicine include irritation of the ear, allergic skin rash, dizziness, and headache. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about side effects or they do not go away. Generally, it is advised not to take alcohol while on treatment.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or if you have stomach problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must take the doctor's advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Benefits of Brohex Syrup

In Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus

Brohex Syrup helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours.

Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Brohex Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Brohex

  • Irritation of ear
  • Allergic skin rash
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

How to use Brohex Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Brohex Syrup is to be taken with food.

How Brohex Syrup works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Brohex Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Brohex Syrup is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Brohex Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Brohex Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Brohex Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brohex Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Brohex Syrup in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Brohex Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brohex Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Brohex Syrup in patients with liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Brohex Syrup helps in thinning and removal of the mucus (slimy and sticky substance) from the airways, thereby treats various respiratory conditions.
  • Inform your doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, liver or kidney problem.
  • Do not use Brohex Syrup for more than 14 days, without your doctor’s advice.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phenylmethylamine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Mucolytics

Patient concerns

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Nose in close Cold chest flue a
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
Can't prescribe without proper clinical examination. It can be upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection
Dr In my throat while am silent there is some sounding breath came to out side What is that mean. Am smoke 3 cigarettes per day
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
This is related to respiratory tract problemsU require consultation with chest physician
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FAQs

Q. What is Brohex Syrup used for?

Brohex Syrup is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus to help clear chest congestion. This relieves chesty coughs and breathing difficulties due to excess mucus in cold, flu, and respiratory tract infections.

Q. What should I inform my doctor before taking Brohex Syrup?

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as coughs due to smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema (a form of lung disease), or stomach ulcers.

Q. How will I know if Brohex Syrup is working?

When you take this medicine, you may notice an increase in thin watery mucus from your air passages. This is an indication that it is working as it is helping to remove mucus by making it easier to cough up.

Q. Is bromhexine good for Covid?

Studies have shown that the early administration of oral bromhexine is associated with a reduced rate of symptomatic COVID-19, reduces the ICU transfer, and the mortality rate in patients with COVID-19.

Q. Is Brohex Syrup good for dry cough?

No. Brohex Syrup is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus. Consult your doctor to prescribe you the right medication for dry cough.

Q. Does Brohex Syrup make you drowsy?

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.

Q. Can I take other cough syrups while taking Brohex Syrup?

No, you should not start taking any other cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine.

Q. Can I take Brohex Syrup with Paracetamol?

Although no interactions were found between Brohex Syrup and Paracetamol, it is always advisable to consult your doctor before taking any medicines along with Brohex Syrup. Never self medicate as it can be risky.

Q. Should we drink water after taking Brohex Syrup?

To reduce your risk of experiencing irritation of the esophagus, it's important to take this medicine with plenty of water and to avoid lying down for at least half an hour after taking them. The amount of water needed can also depend on the dosage form.

Q. Along with taking Brohex Syrup, what other tips should I follow to get relief from congestion?

Along with taking Brohex Syrup, drink plenty of warm fluids (soup, water, herbal tea), gargle with saline water, avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, oily food, and take a healthy diet.

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