A-Cold
| Company | Acme Laboratories Ltd. | |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient |  Bromhexine Hydrochloride | |
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Dose
Tablet:
Adults and children over 10 years: 8-16 mg 3 times daily. Children 5-10 years: 4 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.
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.
Alternative Brands to A-Cold
Indication
Productive cough, Acute sore throat, Mucolytic
Contra Indication
Contraindicated to those who are hypersensitive to Bromhexine Hydrochloride.
Side Effect
GI side effects; headache, dizziness, sweating, skin rashes. Inhalation: Cough or bronchospasm.
Therapeutic Classes
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Indicaitons
- Productive cough
- Acute sore throat
- Sore throat
- Cough
Precaution
History of peptic ulceration; asthmatic patients. Severe hepatic or renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Bromhexine is a mucolytic.