Bromhexine+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin

When should one not use Bromhexine+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin

• If you are allergic to bromhexine, guaiphenesin, chlorpheniramine or any other ingredient of Bromhexine+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin.
• If you have high blood pressure.
• If you have a narrow or blockage in the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart.
• If you are taking medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Stomach/intestinal discomfort
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sleepiness

Other General Warnings

• You have a history of ulcers in the stomach or intestine.
• You have liver or kidney disease.
• You have high blood pressure or reduced blood and oxygen flow to the heart because of narrowed heart blood vessels.
• You have increased pressure inside your eyes.
• You have diabetes or thyroid disorders.
• You have an enlarged prostate gland.
• You experience fits/seizures.
• You have heart or blood vessel disorders.
• You are unable to completely empty your bladder due to blockage or some other condition.
• You have breathing disorders like asthma or bronchitis.
• You have a blockage or obstruction in the stomach or intestine.
• You are giving Bromhexine+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin to the elderly or children.
• You drink alcohol or alcoholic beverages frequently.
• Your symptoms do not resolve even after 5 days of taking this medicine.
• You have a condition called porphyria.

How Does It Work?

• Bromhexine+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin contains a combination of bromhexine, guaiphenesin and chlorpheniramine as active substances.
• Bromhexine thins and loosens the secretions (mucus), which helps to clear chest congestion and ease breathing.
• Guaiphenesin is an expectorant that works by thinning the phlegm/mucus in the throat, thus relieving symptoms of cough.
• Chlorpheniramine controls the symptoms of allergy or cold-like itchiness, runny nose and sneezing.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Bromhexine+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin works or this medicine itself may interfere with the working of other medicines.
• Inform your doctor about all other medicines, herbals or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, sleepiness and stomach/intestinal discomfort.
• If you think you have taken too much of Bromhexine+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed a dose of Bromhexine+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.