Bromhexine / Oxeladin
Bromhexine/Oxeladin is a combination respiratory medication pairing a mucolytic expectorant with a cough suppressant. It is used to treat productive coughs by helping loosen and clear chest mucus while simultaneously reducing excessive coughing. This dual-action approach addresses both the underlying congestion and the accompanying cough reflex.
A combination mucolytic and antitussive medication for treating productive respiratory coughs.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007863
- Generic
- Bromhexine / Oxeladin
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for acute and chronic respiratory conditions involving productive (wet) cough, such as bronchitis, chest congestion from colds, and other conditions where both mucus clearance and cough suppression are needed.
Bromhexine acts as a mucolytic to break down and thin respiratory mucus, making it easier to expectorate. Oxeladin suppresses the cough reflex by acting on the medullary cough center in the brainstem.
Not recommended during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in patients with gastric ulcers. Should not be used to suppress productive cough long-term as this may lead to mucus accumulation. Consult a healthcare provider if cough persists beyond 7-10 days or is accompanied by fever.
Official drug label
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