Bromhexine 8 Berlin-Chemie

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Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Inside, adults and children over 14 years — 8-16 mg 3 times a day, children under 14 years and patients weighing less than 50 kg-8 mg 3 times a day, children under 6 years - 4 mg 3 times a day.

Undesirable effects

In rare cases, dyspeptic disorders, allergic reactions.

Therapeutic indications

Acute and chronic diseases of the bronchi and lungs with impaired sputum discharge.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Apply with caution only as prescribed by a doctor.

Pharmacokinetic properties

Almost completely absorbed. Binding to plasma proteins-99%. The volume of distribution is about 7 l/kg. Penetrates through the BBB and placental barrier, as well as into breast milk. T1/2 — from 1 to 16 hours. It is excreted only in the urine in the form of metabolites.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

  • Secretolytics and stimulants of motor function of the respiratory tract

Incompatibilities

Promotes the penetration of antibiotics (erythromycin, cephalexin, oxytetracycline) into the lung tissue.

Special precautions for storage

At a temperature of 15-30 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

The shelf life of the drug Bromhexine 8 Berlin-Chemie

solution for oral administration 4 mg/5 ml — 3 years. After autopsy - 3 months.

solution for oral administration 4 mg/5 ml — 3 years. After autopsy — 3 months.

dragee 8 mg — 5 years.

Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package.

Nature and contents of container

5 ml of the medicine (1 measuring spoon) contains 4 mg of bromhexine hydrochloride, in dark glass bottles of 60 ml each, complete with a measuring spoon, in a cardboard pack of 1 set.

1 tablet contains bromhexine hydrochloride 8 mg, in a blister of 25 pcs., in a box of 1 blister.

ATC - Anatomical and therapeutic chemical classification

R05CB02 Bromhexine

Nosological classification (ICD-10)

  • J06 Acute upper respiratory tract infections of multiple and unspecified localization
  • R09. 3 Sputum

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. Last updated on 5/22/2025

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