Bronkaid Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Bronkaid Tablet contains ephedrine sulfate, a bronchodilator in the upper respiratory combinations drug class. It is an over-the-counter medicine used for short-term relief of mild, intermittent asthma symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It works by opening the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier.

What is Bronkaid Tablet

Bronkaid is an over-the-counter bronchodilator medicine used for short-term relief of mild asthma symptoms.

Bronkaid Tablet uses

• Temporary relief of mild intermittent asthma symptoms.
• Asthma-related wheezing.
• Asthma-related chest tightness.
• Asthma-related shortness of breath.
• Temporary relief of bronchospasm associated with mild intermittent asthma.

Benefits of Bronkaid Tablet

• Temporarily relieves wheezing.
• May ease chest tightness.
• May reduce shortness of breath.
• Helps relax airway muscles.
• Provides temporary relief of mild, intermittent asthma symptoms.

How Bronkaid Tablet works

Bronkaid contains a bronchodilator that works to open the airways in the lungs, making breathing easier.

Bronkaid Tablet dosage

Do not take more than directed. Adults and children 12 years and over may take this medicine as needed, spaced several hours apart. Children under 12 years of age should not use this product. See a doctor if symptoms are not better within about an hour, if they get worse, if you need more caplets than directed in 24 hours, or if you have frequent asthma attacks in a week.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet (caplet)

Side effects of Bronkaid Tablet

Common

• Not able to sleep
• Shakiness
• Feeling nervous and excitable
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Trouble sleeping
• Restlessness

Serious

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight
• Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat
• Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight
• Very nervous and excitable
• Seizures

Warnings and precautions

• If you are pregnant, ask a health professional before using this medicine. If you are breastfeeding, ask a health professional before using this medicine. 
• Avoid use if you have high blood pressure or heart disease without medical advice. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Consult a doctor if you have diabetes or thyroid problems. Seek urgent medical care for severe breathing difficulty.
• Because asthma can be life-threatening, see a doctor if you are not better within 60 minutes, get worse, need more than the maximum caplets allowed in 24 hours, use more than the recommended amount for 3 or more days a week, or have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week, as these may mean your asthma is getting worse.
• Do not use this medicine unless a doctor has told you that you have asthma, or if you are taking (or recently stopped taking) a prescription MAOI drug for depression or other conditions, or if you have had an allergic reaction to this product or its ingredients.
• Talk to a doctor before use if you have ever been hospitalized for asthma, or if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, seizures, narrow angle glaucoma, a psychiatric or emotional condition, or trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate.
• This medicine can raise your blood pressure or heart rate, which may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or if you take more than the recommended dose. Avoid caffeine and stimulant supplements while using it.
• Taking more than the recommended amount, or taking it several times a day, can cause serious effects like rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, tremors, and anxiety, and may affect the liver and kidneys.

Storage

• Store at room temperature, 20–25°C.
• Keep in a dry place away from moisture.
• Protect from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date.

When to see a doctor

• Stop use and ask a doctor if your asthma is getting worse, you have difficulty sleeping, a rapid heartbeat, tremors, nervousness, or seizures.
• In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
• Seek medical help right away if you have shortness of breath, chest pain, nervousness, nausea or vomiting, or difficulty sleeping, as these may indicate an overdose.

Alternatives

• Ventolin
• Albuterol
• Primatene