Bromhexine is a strong mucolytic that helps to thin the mucus and evacuate it outward with a productive cough. It, in turn, becomes so due to the increased activity of the ciliated epithelium of the bronchi. In addition, the drug has a weak spasmolytic activity, eliminating a non-productive, nonproductive cough. The syrup starts to act on 2-3 day of reception.
Bromhexine syrup composition for children
The main component that actively affects the tissues of the broncho-pulmonary system is bromhexine hydrochloride. It is thanks to his reception that the kids are quickly on the mend.
In addition to this chemical element for giving flavor, pleasant taste and other necessary properties, the drug includes: propylene glycol, succinic acid, water, flavor, eucalyptus oil, sorbitol, sodium benzoate.
In case of individual intolerance to any of these components, the Bromhexin syrup intake, which is often prescribed for children, is categorically prohibited. Babies, whose reaction to these substances is not yet known, should be carefully given the first portions, carefully watching him.
How to give children a syrup Bromhexine?
The drug, as well as the way it is used, is usually prescribed by a doctor. But if for any reason the dosage of the cough syrup Bromhexin for children is unknown, please refer to the instructions. It says that:
- children under two years should be given 2.5 ml three times a day;
- children from two to six years are prescribed 5 ml three times a day;
- and those who fall into the age category from six to fourteen years need 10 ml three times a day.
From the instruction it follows that the syrup for children Bromhexin is allowed to babies up to a year, but on the recommendation of the treating doctor, since mucolytics at this age can cause excessive production of mucus.
The drug in the form of a sweet fragrant syrup like most children, because it does not have an unpleasant bitter aftertaste. You can take Bromhexin at any time, three times a day, regardless of before meals it will or after and drink plenty of water. But it should be noted that taking a sweet syrup before a meal can kill an appetite, but the child will drink it with great pleasure, rather than after eating.
Analogs of Bromhexin syrup for children
If there is no prescription in the pharmacy, do not despair, because you can buy its analog, identical in composition and impact, and sometimes at a more democratic price. This drug has numerous analogues. It:
- Flegamine;
- Solvyn;
- Vero-Bromhexine;
- Flexin;
- Bromhexine hydrochloride;
- Bronchotil.
A similar group has a group of drugs called Bromhexine from different manufacturers, as indicated on the package.
When is Bromhexin prescribed for children?
There is a list of situations in which a doctor can prescribe a remedy for a child in a syrup, called Bromhexine with the same active ingredient. The ego is used for such diseases as:
- cystic fibrosis;
- obstructive bronchitis;
- asthma;
- tuberculosis;
- tracheobronchitis;
- pulmonary emphysema.
In addition to such common situations, Bromgexin is used in pre- and postoperative periods of the bronchopulmonary system, as well as during bronchial sanitation.
Side effects of the drug on children
During treatment with Bromhexin, mothers need to know that in rare cases a child may experience:
- nausea and / or vomiting;
- dizziness and / or headache;
- stomach ache;
- allergic rashes.
Such manifestations of hypersensitivity to the components of the syrup in some cases require its cancellation.