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Brometic is used when there is a lot of thick phlegm in the airways. As a mucolytic, it helps relieve expectorant coughs by thinning the phlegm in the airways and facilitating mucus removal. Continue reading the article will help you better understand the use and use of the drug.
1. What is brometic?
Brometic is a mucolytic agent used to treat a variety of respiratory disorders involving excess mucus or phlegm. It makes mucus thinner by increasing mucus production and then breaking it down. It is prescribed as an oral suspension (i.e. syrup). Brometic-related side effects are serious. Therefore, discuss your medical history with your doctor before taking the medication.
Ingredients of the drug: Bromhexin hydrochloride 2.0mg, each oral contains 10ml.
Dosage form: oral suspension.
2. Uses of the drug Brometic
The main use of the drug is to promote mucus production in the upper respiratory tract. This reduces the overall viscosity or thickness of the mucus. Thanks to this, the mucus can be easily broken down and coughed out. Brometic is classified as a mucolytic agent due to these properties.
The drug can treat conditions where the body produces excess mucus and phlegm, such as the common cold, flu, cough, chest congestion, etc.
3. What are the side effects of Brometic?
Some common side effects of Brometic include:
Ear irritation; Dizzy; Headache; Nausea, vomiting; Diarrhea ; Shortness of breath ; Rash ; Sweat; Sore throat. Brometic is known to cause serious side effects if you have a history of stomach ulcers, abdominal pain, kidney problems, or liver problems. Inform your doctor about your medical history and medical condition before taking Brometic.
4. Dosage and how to use the drug
Children under 2 years old: 5ml x 3 times daily. Children 2 to 6 years old: 10ml x 3 times daily. Children 6 to 12 years old: 20ml x 3 times daily. Children over 12 years old and adults: 40ml x 3 times a day. How to use Brometic: Break the plastic tube and drink the solution directly in the tube, which can be diluted with water or drink water after use.
5. Some notes when using drugs
5.1. Is brometic safe during pregnancy? Most drugs can cross the placenta and adversely affect the developing fetus, especially during the first and third trimesters. Pregnant women and those around childbearing age have taken Brometic without reporting fetal malformations or direct or indirect side effects. Consult your doctor to get the right prescription.
5.2. Does brometic cause drowsiness? A common side effect of Brometic consumption is drowsiness. You may feel drowsy and sluggish for a few hours after taking the medicine. Therefore, you should not drive or do any activities that require your high concentration, operate heavy machinery, work with fire, etc.
5.3. Can brometics cause heart attacks? Brometic does not cause heart attacks. However, consult your doctor about medications you take to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, peptic ulcers, and kidney problems first. Brometic may also interfere with other lipolytic medications used for allergic reactions, itchy skin, etc. Consult an appropriate physician to rule out potentially dangerous drug interactions. may happen.
5.4. Does brometic make you cough more? Brometic drugs are known to make you cough more. This is just one way to help you relieve a cold, chest congestion or other ailments related to phlegm production. It breaks down and thins mucus and releases more mucus so you can cough up hard mucus.
5.5. Is brometic an antibiotic? Brometic is not an antibiotic, but a mucolytic agent that thins and expels mucus when coughing. However, when used together with an antibacterial agent, Brometic will increase the effectiveness of the antibiotic. Usually, Brometic is prescribed along with Amoxicillin to speed up recovery from the flu and the common cold.
In summary, Brometic medicine can treat conditions in which the body produces excess mucus and phlegm, such as the common cold, flu, cough, etc. Consult your doctor/pharmacist before use to ensure safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment.
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