Bromhexine+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium
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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+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium is a medication used to treat dry cough and throat irritation. It contains a combination of bromhexine, menthol, dextromethorphan, and ammonium chloride, which work together to suppress coughing, loosen mucus, and facilitate easier clearance of the airways. This medicine is not recommended for children under 6 years of age and should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Always shake the bottle well before use and measure each dose accurately using a cup, spoon, or dropper. Do not stop the medicine on your own or take more than the recommended amount. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting this medicine.
Some people may experience dizziness, sleepiness, or an upset stomach after taking Bromhexine+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium. Avoid alcohol and exercise caution when driving or operating machinery. Also, be sure to inform your doctor about all the medications or supplements you're taking, especially those that affect your brain function, to avoid potential harmful interactions.
Store the medication in a cool, dry place away from light and out of reach of children.
According to the advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children under two years of age. These medications are generally not recommended for children under five years old. For children above that age, any use should be based on careful clinical evaluation and close supervision.
Uses
Bromhexine+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium is used for the treatment of dry cough and irritation in the throat.
Contraindications
When should one not use Bromhexine+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium
- If you are allergic to ammonium chloride, bromhexine, dextromethorphan or any other ingredients of Bromhexine+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium.
- If you are taking medicines called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, such as selegiline or phenelzine. If you are unsure about these medicines, please consult your doctor for confirmation.
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 medicine that makes you calm or helps you to sleep.
- You have a poor general health condition.
- You are continuously lying on your back and are unable to sit up or walk.
- You experience any skin reactions, such as rashes or itching, after using this medicine.
- Your cough consists of blood.
- You have or had respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic bronchitis.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Bromhexine+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium contains ammonium chloride, bromhexine, menthol 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, thereby relieving dryness and soreness of the respiratory passages.
- Bromhexine is a mucolytic agent that helps relieve cough by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough out.
- Dextromethorphan acts on the cough centre of the brain, which is responsible for the cough.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Bromhexine+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium works, or this medicine itself, which can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Always inform your doctor about any other medications, herbs, or supplements you are currently taking or may take to avoid any potential interactions.
- Bromhexine+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium 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+Menthol+Dextromethorphan+Ammonium, 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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