Bromhexine Rivo

Country of origin - Switzerland
Pharm-Group - Mucolytic agents

Manufacturers - Rivopharm SA (Switzerland)
International name - Bromhexine
Synonyms-Bizolvon, Bibsolvon, Bromheksin, Bromhexin 10 Berlin-Hemi, Bromhexin 4 Berlin-Hemi, Bromhexin 8, Bromhexin 8 Berlin Hemi, Bromhexin 8-Kapli, Bromheksin Nikomed, Bromhexin Elixir, Bromheksin-Acri, Bromheksin-Rati, Bromheksin-Rati. OFARM, bromhexin- UBF, Bromhexine-Fer
Dosage forms - tablets 4mg, tablets 8mg, syrup 4mg/5ml, syrup 10mg/5ml
Composition - Active ingredient - Bromhexine.
Indications for use: Acute and chronic diseases of the bronchi and lungs with impaired sputum discharge.
Contraindications - Hypersensitivity, pregnancy (especially in the first trimester), breastfeeding (must be suspended for the period of treatment).
Side effects - Gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, exacerbation of peptic ulcer), increased aminotransferase activity, allergic skin reactions, angioedema.
Interaction - Codeine-containing drugs make it difficult to clear liquefied sputum. Promotes the penetration of antibiotics (erythromycin, cephalexin, oxytetracycline) into the lung tissue.
Overdose - No data available.
Special instructions - Prescribe with caution for peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.
Literature - Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004, Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004