Mucolyt(Bromhexine)
Therapeutic Group: Respiratory
Presentation
Mucolyt Tablet: Each tablet contains Bromhexine Hydrochloride BP 8 mg.
Mucolyt 100 ml Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Bromhexine Hydrochloride BP 4 mg.
Mucolyt 200 ml Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Bromhexine Hydrochloride BP 4 mg.
Description
Mucolyt is a highly effective mucolytic expectorant.
Indications
Mucolyt is indicated in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with productive cough. These include; tracheobronchitis, bronchitis with emphysema, bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions and pneumoconiosis.
Dosage & Administration
Mucolyt Tablet:
Adults and children over 10 years: 8-16 mg 3 times daily. Children 5-10 years: 4 mg 3 times daily.
Mucolyt Syrup:
Adults: The recommended daily dose is 2 to 4 teaspoonful 3 times. Initially 4 teaspoonful 3 times daily and then as required.
Children: Suggested dosage for children under 2 years is 1/4 teaspoonful 3 times daily, for 2-5 years 1/2 teaspoonful 3 times daily and for children aged 5-10 years 1 teaspoonful 3 times daily.
Side Effects
Different side-effects may occur occasionally with Bromhexine such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash and other hypersensitivity
Precautions
Since mucolytics may disrupt the gastric mucosa so Bromhexine should be used with care in patients with a history of peptic ulceration. Care is also advisable in asthmatic patients.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Australian pregnancy category A: Bromhexine has been taken by a large number of pregnant women and women of childbearing age without an increase in the frequency of malformations or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the fetus having been observed. It is unknown whether bromhexine/metabolites are excreted in human milk. Available pharmacodynamic/toxicological data in animals have shown excretion of bromhexine/metabolites in breast milk. A risk to the breastfed infant can not be excluded.
Storage
Do not store above 30 C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Mucolyt Tablet: Each box contains 10 blister strips of 10 tablets.
Mucolyt 100 ml Syrup: Each box contains a PET bottle of 100 ml syrup and a measuring cup.
Mucolyt 200 ml Syrup: Each box contains a PET bottle of 200 ml syrup and a measuring cup.