Bronkese Compound 200ml

 Bronkese Compound 200ml:

Bronkese Compound 200ml - Complete Profile

✅ Therapeutic Class:
Antitussive + Bronchodilator + Antihistamine Combination

📌 Key Ingredients (Per 5ml):

• Ephedrine HCl (10mg) - Bronchodilator/Decongestant

• Chlorphenamine Maleate (2mg) - 1st-gen Antihistamine

• Ammonium Chloride (40mg) - Expectorant

• Sodium Citrate (50mg) - Mucolytic/Alkalizer

🎯 Primary Indications:

• Bronchospastic conditions (mild asthma)

• Allergic bronchitis

• Productive cough with thick mucus

• Nasal congestion from colds/allergies

• Symptomatic relief of whooping cough

💊 Dosage Guidelines:

• Adults: 10ml (2 standard spoons) every 6-8 hours (Max: 40ml/24hrs)

• Children 6-12: 5ml every 6-8 hours (Max: 20ml/24hrs)

• Under 6 years: Not recommended without pediatric supervision

⏱️ Onset/Duration:

• Starts working within 30-60 minutes

• Effects last 4-6 hours per dose

⚠️ Significant Cautions:

• Absolute contraindication in:

  • Uncontrolled hypertension

  • Severe coronary artery disease

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • Pheochromocytoma

• Use with extreme caution in:

  • Benign prostate hyperplasia

  • Angle-closure glaucoma

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Epilepsy patients

🔄 Drug Interactions:

• Potentiates CNS depression with: Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Opioids

• Dangerous with MAOIs (risk of hypertensive crisis)

• Reduced efficacy with urinary alkalinizers

• Increased toxicity with other sympathomimetics

📉 Adverse Effects:

• Common: Dry mouth, drowsiness, mild tachycardia

• Less common: Palpitations, urinary retention

• Rare: Paradoxical bronchospasm, arrhythmias

🔬 Monitoring Parameters:

• Blood pressure (if prolonged use)

• Heart rate

• Urinary output in elderly

• CNS status in children

💡 Patient Counseling Points:

• May impair alertness - avoid driving

• Maintain adequate hydration

• Not for persistent cough (>1 week)

• Shake bottle well before use

• Sugar content: ~3g per 10ml dose

🛒 Market Alternatives:

• For pure expectorant: Bisolvon

• Non-sedating option: Aerolin Expectorant

• Children's formula: Piriton Expectorant

🕒 Optimal Use:
Best taken after meals with warm water to enhance expectoration. Avoid bedtime doses if sensitive to stimulant effects.

Note: The 200ml package contains approximately 40 adult doses. Always verify NAFDAC registration number on packaging. Consult a healthcare provider for cough persisting beyond 5 days or accompanied by high fever.