Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Dry cough |
| Therapy | Cough Cold Preparation |
| Side Effects | Headache, nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, stomach/intestine upset |
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Molecule Description
Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used for the treatment of dry cough and irritation in the throat. It contains a combination of bromhexine, dextromethorphan, and ammonium chloride as active substances. Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide works by suppressing the cough center in the brain. It also helps to loosen the phlegm and mucous from the respiratory pathway and makes it easier to cough out. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Shake the bottle well before use. Use a measuring cup, spoon, or dropper for the exact quantity. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before taking Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, breastfeeding, and about your complete medical history. Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide should not be used in children less than 6 years of age.
Uses
Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used for the treatment of dry cough and irritation in the throat.
Contraindications
When should one not use Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
- If you are allergic to ammonium chloride, bromhexine or dextromethorphan, or any other ingredient of Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.
- If you have or had respiratory diseases.
- If you are taking medicines called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors like selegiline/phenelzine. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Stomach/intestine upset
- Nausea
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are taking medicines that make you calm or help you to sleep.
- You have poor general health condition.
- You are continuously lying on your back, and are unable to sit up or walk.
- You experience any skin reactions like rashes or itching after using this medicine.
- Your cough contains blood.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide contains ammonium chloride, bromhexine, and dextromethorphan.
- Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that produces mild irritation of the mucous lining of the stomach which increases the water content in the respiratory tract, relieving dryness and soreness of the respiratory passage.
- Bromhexine is a mucolytic agent which helps in relieving cough by thinning and loosening the mucus from the airways and makes it easier to cough out.
- Dextromethorphan acts on the cough center of the brain responsible for the cough.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Always inform your doctor about any other medicines, herbals, or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide should not be used along with medicines used to treat brain-mood disorders (monoamine oxidase inhibitors).
Dosage
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose are nausea, vomiting, irritability, sleepiness, and skin allergy with rashes and itching. If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or visit your nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
- If you have missed taking any dose of Bromhexine+Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
- Do not consume a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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