Bromhexine / Guaifenesin
Bromhexine/Guaifenesin is a combination expectorant medication used to relieve chest congestion and cough associated with respiratory conditions. Bromhexine helps break down and thin mucus, while Guaifenesin works to loosen and clear phlegm from the airways, making it easier to cough up.
A combination expectorant that helps clear chest congestion by loosening and thinning mucus in the airways.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007745
- Generic
- Bromhexine / Guaifenesin
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to treat productive cough, chest congestion, and mucus buildup associated with conditions like common cold, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other respiratory infections.
Bromhexine is a mucolytic agent that breaks down the structure of mucus, making it less viscous. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps loosen and thin mucus in the airways, facilitating its removal through coughing.
Should be taken with plenty of water to help thin secretions. Not recommended for persistent cough due to smoking, asthma, or emphysema without medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if taking other medications.
Official drug label
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