Indication

Mucolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus. Dry eye syndrome, Productive cough.

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity to the drug, Pregnancy.

Caution

Patients undergoing anaesthesia with cyclopropane, halothane or other halogenated anaesthetics, increased risk of arrhythmias may also occur if given to patients receiving cardiac glycosides, quinidine, or tricyclic antidepressants. gastric ulcers due to the mucolytic action of bromhexine hydrochloride, cardiovascular diseases, i.e., ischaemic heart disease; arrhythmias or tachycardia; and occlusive vascular disorders, including arteriosclerosis, hypertension or aneurysms. diabetes mellitus or closed-angle glaucoma. Caution is also needed in patients with convulsive disorders.

Side Effect

Headache, GI disturbance, Skin Rash, Sweating, Dizziness, Bronchospasm, Rhinorrhoea, lacrimation, gastric irritation and hypersensitivity.