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Bro-Zedex Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
| Generic name | Guaifenesin + Terbutaline + Bromhexine + Menthol |
|---|---|
| Forms | Syrup |
Quick overview
Bro-Zedex Syrup is a combination medicine containing Guaifenesin, Terbutaline, Bromhexine, and Menthol. It is used to treat cough caused by narrowing or blockage of the airways due to mucus. It helps thin mucus so it can be coughed out more easily and provides a cooling sensation that soothes minor throat irritation.
What is Bro-Zedex Syrup
Bro-Zedex Syrup is a combination medicine containing Guaifenesin, Terbutaline, Bromhexine, and Menthol. It is used to treat cough caused by narrowing or blockage of the airways due to mucus.
Bro-Zedex Syrup uses
- Bronchospasm
- Cough
- Asthma
- COPD
- Sore Throat
- Bronchitis
Benefits of Bro-Zedex Syrup
- Makes mucus thin and helps in coughing it out
- Provides a cooling sensation and relieves minor throat irritation
How Bro-Zedex Syrup works
The medicine thins the mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough out, and also gives a cooling feeling that soothes minor throat irritation.
Bro-Zedex Syrup dosage
Bro-Zedex Syrup can be taken with food to avoid stomach discomfort. Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on how severe your condition is. Do not stop using this medicine on your own unless your doctor advises you.
| Age group | Dose |
|---|---|
| Under 2 Years | Use only if prescribed by a healthcare professional |
| 2–5 Years | 2.5 mL 2–3 times daily (as directed) |
| 6–12 Years | 5 mL 2–3 times daily (as directed) |
| 12 Years and Above | 10 mL 2–3 times daily (as directed) |
Available forms and strengths
- Syrup
Side effects of Bro-Zedex Syrup
Common
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sweating
- Muscle stiffness
- Tingling
- Drowsiness
- Itching
- Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
Serious
- Irregular heartbeat
- Chest discomfort
- Difficulty in breathing
- Rash
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Warnings and precautions
- This medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant, as it may affect your baby. It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk.
- Talk to your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.
- Discuss your kidney problems with your doctor before using this medicine.
- Discuss your liver problems with your doctor before using this medicine. Avoid alcohol while using this medicine, as it may increase the risk of drowsiness or dizziness.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery while using it.
- Avoid this medicine if you have Parkinson's disease unless your doctor advises otherwise.
- If you have peptic ulcer, heart disease, or Parkinson's disease, do not take this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
- This medicine may be affected by other medicines, so tell your doctor about all medicines you take.
Storage
- Temperature: Keep in a cool, dry place, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (and never above 30°C).
- Environment: Protect from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture (do not store in damp areas like bathrooms).
- Container: Keep the bottle tightly closed in its original container.
- Safety: Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Refrigerator: Do not freeze or routinely refrigerate unless specifically stated on your specific product label.
When to see a doctor
If side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, or stomach pain do not go away or get worse, see a doctor right away.
Alternatives
- Ambrolite Syrup
- Mucolite Syrup
- Solvin Syrup
- Zedex Syrup
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FAQs
What is Bro-Zedex Syrup used for?
It is used to treat cough caused by narrowing or blockage of the airways due to mucus, and is also used for bronchospasm, asthma, COPD, sore throat, and bronchitis.
What are the benefits of Bro-Zedex Syrup?
It makes mucus thin so it can be coughed out easily and provides a cooling sensation that relieves minor throat irritation.
What is the dosage of Bro-Zedex Syrup for children?
Children aged 2–5 years may take 2.5 mL, 6–12 years 5 mL, and 12 years and above 10 mL, 2–3 times daily as directed. Children under 2 years should use it only if prescribed by a doctor.
What are the common side effects of Bro-Zedex Syrup?
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, sweating, muscle stiffness, tingling, drowsiness, itching, and shakiness in the limbs.
Is Bro-Zedex Syrup safe during pregnancy?
It is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the baby, and it is not known whether it passes into breast milk, so breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before use.
General information, not medical advice
Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.
- Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
- Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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