Bronchoped Syrup 200ml

Bronchoped Syrup 200ml - Complete Pediatric Respiratory Solution

📌 Therapeutic Classification:
Bronchodilator + Mucolytic + Expectorant Combination

✅ Active Ingredients (per 5ml):

• Salbutamol sulfate (1mg) – Fast-acting bronchodilator (β₂-agonist)

• Bromhexine HCl (4mg) – Mucolytic (breaks down thick mucus)

• Guaifenesin (50mg) – Expectorant (loosens phlegm)

• Menthol (0.5mg) – Soothing agent

🎯 Primary Indications:
✔️ Childhood asthma (mild to moderate)
✔️ Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis (with mucus plugs)
✔️ Chronic productive cough (e.g., post-infectious)
✔️ Wheeze-associated respiratory infections

Dosage & Administration

By Age Group (3x daily):

• 2–6 years: 2.5ml (½ tsp)

• 6–12 years: 5ml (1 tsp)

• ≥12 years & adults: 10ml (2 tsp)
  Max Duration: 5 days (unless supervised)

⚠️ Critical Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to any component

• Uncontrolled arrhythmias or severe heart disease

• Hyperthyroidism (risk of tachycardia)

• Acute asthma attacks (requires inhaler)

Key Clinical Considerations

⚡ Onset/Duration:

• Salbutamol: Works in 15–30 mins (lasts 4–6 hrs)

• Bromhexine: Full mucolytic effect after 2–3 days

💊 Drug Interactions:

• ↑ Stimulant effects with caffeine/theophylline

• ↓ Efficacy if taken with non-selective beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol)

• Risk of hypokalemia with diuretics

📉 Adverse Effects:

• Common: Mild tremor, nausea, headache

• Rare: Tachycardia, paradoxical bronchospasm

Patient Counseling & Safety

🔹 Best taken after meals (reduces stomach upset)
🔹 Maintain hydration (helps expectoration)
🔹 Sugar content: ~2.5g/5ml (caution in diabetics)
🔹 Storage: Keep below 30°C, away from light

🛑 Discontinue if:

• Worsening wheezing/breathlessness

• Chest pain or irregular heartbeat

• Rash/swelling (allergy)

Alternatives & Cost

🔄 Comparable Products:

• Asthavent Syrup (salbutamol-only)

• Bisolvon Pediatric (bromhexine-only)

• Mucosolvan Junior (ambroxol-based)