Diamelitus

Country of origin: Greece
Pharm-Group: Mucolytic agents

Manufacturers: Biospray N. G. Zikidis (Greece)
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 Nycomed, Bromhexine Rivo, Bromhexine elixir, Bromhexine-Acri, Bromhexine-Ratiofar m , Bromhexine-UB
Dosage forms: syrup 8 mg
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