Manufacturer: Synchem Lab
Salt Composition : Ambroxol(7.5mg/ml), Levosalbutamol(0.25mg/ml), Guaifenesin(12.5mg/ml)
Packet of 15ml Oral Drops
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Broncho Tussin LS Drop makes it easier for your child to cough out the mucus by increasing its water content and making it thin enough to be coughed out. Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food along with a full glass of water. If your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with food.
Broncho Tussin LS Drop gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Broncho Tussin LS Drop will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation.
Bioavailability of ambroxol administered orally is approximately 70–80%. The distribution half-life of ambroxol is 1.3 hours, metabolite is dibromoanthranilic acid (activity unspecified) and Elimination of ambroxol is biphasic, with an alpha half-life of 1.3 hours and a beta half-life of 8.8 hours.Levosalbutamol elicits an equal or slightly larger response than an equivalent dose of the racemic mixture. This is probably due to competitive inhibition between the enantiomers at beta-adrenoceptors. Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships for levosalbutamol show relatively large interindividual variations.Guaifenesin is administered orally. The plasma half-life is approximately 1 hour. Guiafenesin is rapidly hydrolyzed (60% within seven hours) and then excreted in the urine, with beta-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-lactic acid as its major urinary metabolite. No unchanged drug was detected in the urine following administration.
Broncho Tussin LS Drop does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Broncho Tussin LS
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Excessive salivation
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Rash
Numbness of extremity
Nausea
Increased heart rate
Stomach discomfort
Palpitations
Tremors
Muscle cramp
Hypersensitivity to Broncho Tussin LS Drops is a contraindication. In addition, Broncho Tussin LS Drops should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Allergic reactions
Breastfeeding
Breathing difficulty
History of allergy to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Pregnant
Taking more than one cough or cold medicine
PRESCRIBE THE CHILD'S DOCTOR
Use with caution
Below 5years: Contraindicated
Ambroxol+Levosalbutamol+Guaifenesin is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol, Guaifenesin. It is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic. It thins and loosens the mucus (phlegm) which makes it easier to cough out.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Broncho Tussin LS Drops may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Broncho Tussin LS Drops may interact with the following drugs and products:
Antibiotics
Bendroflumethiazide
Carvedilol
Nadolol
Sotalol
Timolol
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Broncho Tussin LS Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Give the medicine with food along with a glass of water to avoid stomach upset in your child.
Practice self-care tips:
Give plenty of fluids as it helps to loosen and expel the mucus
Avoid giving dairy and caffeinated products, spicy and fried food to your child as all these may irritate the airways and trigger coughing
A teaspoon of honey may also help to ease out a cough reflex
Ask your child to gargle with warm salt water as it eases the expelling of mucus
Ensure your child takes enough rest.
Do not give this medicine to your child for a long term without consulting your child’s doctor.
Never combine Broncho Tussin LS Drop with other cold and flu medicines as that may increase the chances of side effects.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Broncho Tussin LS Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can I give Broncho Tussin LS Drop to my child who is less than 6 years of age?
Yes, Broncho Tussin LS Drop is suitable to be given to the child who is between 2 to 6 years of age. Your child’s doctor may prescribe the dose depending upon your child’s body weight.
Q. What if my child takes too much Broncho Tussin LS Drop?
An overdose or a prolonged intake of Broncho Tussin LS Drop may cause serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, excess salivation. Make sure to give this medicine to your child strictly as per the prescribed dose, time, and way. You must also ensure not to stop the medicine abruptly even if your child starts to feel better. Sudden withdrawal of this medicine may worsen your child’s condition.
Q. How should Broncho Tussin LS Drop be stored?
Broncho Tussin LS Drop should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any mishap.
Q. My child has a severe cough. Can I give him two cough medicines together?
Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by your child’s doctor. In case of confusion, always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I give my cough medicine to my child?
Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines that have been formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before giving it to your child. Follow the prescribed dose strictly.
Q. My child is having a cough with no mucus. Can I give Broncho Tussin LS Drop to him?
No, Broncho Tussin LS Drop is advised for the treatment of wet cough. It aims to expel the mucus from the airway tract, thereby relieving your child from throat irritation, congestion and rendering him a soothing effect. Whereas, for a dry cough, cough suppressants are a better option. So, it will be wise if you ask your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
