Bromhexine Nikomed

Country of origin - Denmark
Pharm-Group - Mucolytic agents

Manufacturers - Nycomed Denmark A/S (Denmark)
International name - Bromhexine
Synonyms - Bisolvon, Bisolvon, Bromhexine, Bromhexine 10 Berlin-Chemie, Bromhexine 4 Berlin-Chemie, Bromhexine 8, Bromhexine 8 Berlin-Chemie, Bromhexine 8-drops, Bromhexine Rivo, Bromhexine elixir, Bromhexine-Acri, Bromhexine-Ratiopharm, Bromhexine- UBF, Bromhexine-Ferein
Dosage forms - oral solution 0.8 mg/ml
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