Bromhexine HERMES Medicines® 8 mg/ml drops, 50 ml

Bromhexine HERMES medicine 8 mg/ml drops

Bromhexine HERMES medicine 8 mg/ml drops contains the active ingredient bromhexine hydrochloride, which was developed from a herbal ingredient of Indian lungwort.This medicine is available from a pharmacy and is used to treat respiratory diseases with thick mucus.It is an expectorant and has a mucus-liquefying effect in the bronchial tract, supports the removal of cough secretions and loosens stubborn coughs.

The product is used for acute and chronic diseases of the bronchi and lungs that are accompanied by a disruption in the formation and transport of mucus.Bromhexine activates the bronchial glands to produce thinner cough secretions, promotes the removal of cough secretions by liquefying and supporting the cilia and makes it easier to cough up mucus.In addition, the inflamed mucous membrane in the bronchi can calm down.

No prescription is required for this product.When bromhexine and cough suppressants are used in combination, the restricted cough reflex can lead to a dangerous build-up of secretions in the bronchi.Such combination therapy should only be carried out after consulting a doctor.The drops taste of menthol, peppermint, anise, thyme and eucalyptus.

Area of application

Bromhexine HERMES medicine 8 mg/ml drops are used to treat acute and chronic respiratory diseases with thick mucus in adults and children aged 12 and over.

Mode of action

The active ingredient bromhexine hydrochloride has an expectorant effect in the bronchial tract, liquefies secretions and accelerates their removal from the deep respiratory tract.This loosens persistent coughs and clears the bronchial tubes of mucus accumulation, both in acute and chronic illnesses.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The active ingredient is bromhexine hydrochloride.1 ml solution, equivalent to 23 drops, contains 8 mg bromhexine hydrochloride.Other ingredients are purified water, ethanol 96%, sucrose (sugar), potassium dihydrogen phosphate, polysorbate 80, hydrochloric acid 36%, sodium monohydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate (Ph. Eur.) and flavorings such as star anise oil, bitter fennel oil, levomenthol, thyme oil, mint oil and eucalyptus oil.The product contains 41% alcohol by volume.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the ingredients, the product should not be used.

Dosage

Adults and adolescents over 14 years of age take 23 to 46 drops 3 times a day with plenty of liquid.Adolescents between 12 and 14 years of age and patients weighing less than 50 kg take 23 drops 3 times a day.It is important to drink enough fluids during treatment.

Intake

The drops are intended to be taken orally.

Patient information

The effect of other medicines can be impaired or increased by the alcohol content.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suspect you may be pregnant, you should seek medical or pharmacy advice before taking the medication.

Notes

The medicine contains 41% alcohol by volume.If the dosage instructions are followed, up to 0.36 g of alcohol is added per ml.The product should be kept out of the reach of children and tightly closed after opening so as not to affect its shelf life.After opening it has a shelf life of 6 months.