Bromhexine / Erythromycin
Bromhexine/Erythromycin is a combination medication pairing a mucolytic agent with a macrolide antibiotic. It is typically prescribed for respiratory tract infections where there is both bacterial infection and excessive mucus production. The mucolytic component helps thin and loosen stubborn mucus, making it easier to clear from the airways, while the antibiotic addresses the underlying bacterial infection.
A respiratory medication combining a mucus-loosening agent with an antibiotic for treating bacterial infections accompanied by excessive mucus.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1006885
- Generic
- Bromhexine / Erythromycin
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of acute and chronic respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and other conditions where bacterial infection is present alongside excessive or viscous mucus production.
Bromhexine acts as a mucolytic by breaking down the molecular structure of mucus, reducing its viscosity and making it easier to expectorate. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, effective against common respiratory pathogens including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
May cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea or abdominal discomfort. Erythromycin may interact with other medications including certain statins, blood thinners, and drugs affecting heart rhythm. Complete the full course as prescribed even if symptoms improve. Not suitable for patients with known macrolide antibiotic allergy or severe liver impairment. Avoid use in pregnancy unless specifically prescribed by a physician.
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