Indications
Ehexin Syrup is used for:
Productive cough, Acute sore throat, Mucolytic
Adult Dose
Tablet:
Adults: 8-16 mg 3 times daily.
Syrup:
Adults: The recommended daily dose is 2 to 4 teaspoonful 3 times. Initially 4 teaspoonful 3 times daily and then as required.
Child Dose
Tablet:
Children over 10 years: 8-16 mg 3 times daily.
Children 5-10 years: 4 mg 3 times daily.
Syrup:
Children: Suggested dosage for children under 2 years is 1/4 teaspoonful 3 times daily,
2-5 years 1/2 teaspoonful 3 times daily
5-10 years 1 teaspoonful 3 times daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Contraindicated to those who are hypersensitive to Bromhexine Hydrochloride.
Precautions
History of peptic ulceration; asthmatic patients. Severe hepatic or renal impairment.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Bromhexine Hydrochloride :
GI side effects; headache, dizziness, sweating, skin rashes. Inhalation: Cough or bronchospasm.
Mode of Action
Bromhexine is a mucolytic.
Note
Ehexin 4mg/5ml Syrup generic name is Bromhexine Hydrochloride. Ehexin 4mg/5ml Syrup is manufactured by Ethical Drug Ltd.Ehexin is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Ehexin Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.