Bronchoped Syrup 100ml

Bronchoped Syrup 100ml, a pediatric cough and expectorant formulation:

Bronchoped Syrup 100ml - Pediatric Respiratory Formulation

📌 Therapeutic Class:
Expectorant + Bronchodilator Combination (Pediatric)

✅ Active Composition (per 5ml):

• Salbutamol (1mg) - Short-acting β₂-agonist bronchodilator

• Bromhexine HCl (4mg) - Mucolytic expectorant

• Guaifenesin (50mg) - Expectorant

• Menthol (0.5mg) - Local soothing agent

🎯 Primary Clinical Indications:

• Bronchospasm in asthma/bronchitis

• Productive cough with viscous mucus

• Bronchiolitis (adjunct therapy)

• Post-infectious cough in children

• Wheeze-associated respiratory conditions

💊 Precision Pediatric Dosage:

• Children 2-6 years: 2.5ml 3 times daily

• Children 6-12 years: 5ml 3 times daily

• Adults/Adolescents ≥12 years: 10ml 3 times daily

• Maximum Duration: 5 days unless medically supervised

⚖️ Pharmacokinetic Profile:

• Onset: Salbutamol (15-30 mins), Bromhexine (2-3 days for full mucolytic effect)

• Peak: Salbutamol (2-3 hours)

• Duration: 4-6 hours per dose

• Food does not significantly affect absorption

⚠️ Critical Contraindications:

• Known hypersensitivity to sympathomimetics

• Cardiac arrhythmias

• Uncontrolled hypertension

• Hyperthyroidism

• Severe hepatic impairment

🔄 Significant Drug Interactions:

• ↑ Cardiovascular effects with other β-agonists

• ↑ Hypokalemia with diuretics/theophylline

• ↓ Efficacy with non-selective β-blockers

• Potential QT prolongation with macrolides

📉 Adverse Effect Profile:

• Common: Mild tremor, headache, nausea

• Less common: Tachycardia, muscle cramps

• Rare: Paradoxical bronchospasm, hypokalemia

🔬 Essential Monitoring:

• Respiratory rate/pattern

• Sputum viscosity/volume

• Cardiovascular status in high doses

• Growth monitoring in prolonged use (children)

💡 Key Administration Notes:

• Use provided graduated syringe/dropper

• Best given after meals to reduce GI irritation

• Maintain adequate hydration

• Contains sucrose (2.5g/5ml dose)

• Storage: Below 30°C (protect from light)

🛒 Clinical Alternatives:

• For pure bronchodilation: Ventolin Syrup

• Mucolytic only: Bisolvon Pediatric

• Non-medicated option: Saline nasal sprays