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Bromhexine Elixir 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.

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 22 Feb 2026 | 06:32 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Bromhexine (4mg/5ml)

Marketer

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Bromhexine Elixir 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.

Uses of Bromhexine Elixir

Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus

Benefits of Bromhexine Elixir

Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus
Bromhexine Elixir 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 Bromhexine Elixir

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 Bromhexine

Irritation of ear
Allergic skin rash
Dizziness
Headache

How to use Bromhexine Elixir

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Bromhexine Elixir should be taken with or after food.

How Bromhexine Elixir works

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

Quick tips

Bromhexine Elixir 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 Bromhexine Elixir for more than 14 days, without your doctor’s advice.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bromhexine Elixir. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Bromhexine Elixir during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Bromhexine Elixir should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Bromhexine Elixir alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Bromhexine Elixir should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Bromhexine Elixir in patients with kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Bromhexine Elixir in patients with liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Bromhexine Elixir in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bromhexine Elixir used for?

Bromhexine Elixir 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.

What should I inform my doctor before taking Bromhexine Elixir?

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.

How will I know if Bromhexine Elixir 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.

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.

Is Bromhexine Elixir good for dry cough?

No. Bromhexine Elixir 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.

Does Bromhexine Elixir 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.

Can I take other cough syrups while taking Bromhexine Elixir?

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.

Can I take Bromhexine Elixir with Paracetamol?

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

Should we drink water after taking Bromhexine Elixir?

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.

Along with taking Bromhexine Elixir, what other tips should I follow to get relief from congestion?

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmethylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Mucolytics

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User feedback

Patients taking Bromhexine Elixir

Thrice A Day

61%

Twice A Day

22%

Once A Day

17%

What are you using Bromhexine Elixir for?

Cough

54%

Others

46%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

46%

Excellent

29%

Average

25%

What were the side-effects while using Bromhexine Elixir?

No Side Effect

50%

Headache

25%

Irritation of ear

12%

Dizziness

12%

How do you take Bromhexine Elixir?

With or without food

50%

With food

50%

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Average

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Not Expensive

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Marketer details

Name: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Address: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra

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Country of origin: India
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Bromhexine Elixir

Benefits of Bromhexine Elixir

Side effects of Bromhexine Elixir

How to use Bromhexine Elixir

How Bromhexine Elixir works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Bromhexine Elixir used for?

What should I inform my doctor before taking Bromhexine Elixir?

How will I know if Bromhexine Elixir is working?

Is bromhexine good for Covid?

Is Bromhexine Elixir good for dry cough?

Does Bromhexine Elixir make you drowsy?

Can I take other cough syrups while taking Bromhexine Elixir?

Can I take Bromhexine Elixir with Paracetamol?

Should we drink water after taking Bromhexine Elixir?

Along with taking Bromhexine Elixir, what other tips should I follow to get relief from congestion?

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