Bromhexine / Penicillin V
This combination medication pairs a penicillin-type antibiotic with a mucolytic agent to treat respiratory tract infections complicated by excessive mucus production. Penicillin V addresses bacterial infections while bromhexine helps thin and clear airway secretions. This combination is typically used when patients present with both infection and productive cough.
A combination antibiotic and mucolytic for treating bacterial respiratory infections with excessive mucus.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007110
- Generic
- Bromhexine / Penicillin V
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of bacterial respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and tonsillitis when accompanied by viscous mucus that needs to be cleared from the airways.
Penicillin V kills susceptible bacteria by interfering with their cell wall synthesis, while bromhexine breaks down mucopolysaccharide fibers in mucus, reducing its viscosity and facilitating its removal through coughing.
Full antibiotic course must be completed even if symptoms improve. Patients with penicillin allergy should not use this medication. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances and allergic reactions. May interact with other antibiotics and certain blood thinners.
Official drug label
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