High quality Bromhexine HCl

Product Overview

Description

Bromhexine HCl

CAS: 611-75-6
Molecular Formula: C14H20Br2N2.HCl
Standard: BP2005
Synonym: Bromhexine hydrochloride; Cofmesin; Hapysuol; Coughtimi; bromessina; Bisopollon; BREVISCAPINE; BROMHEXINE HCL; bromhexinechloride; 

 

 

Specification:

Item	Quality standard	Result
Purity (%)	98.5~101.5	99.8
Identification	Positive	Conforms
Related substances(TLC)	≤0.25%	<0.25%
Loss on drying	≤1.0%	0.10%
Sulphated Ash	≤0.1%	0.04%
Description	White or almost white crystalline powder
Conclusion: the product is in conformity with BP2005

 

 

Function:

Bromhexine hydrochloride is a medication prescribed for coughs which works by dissolving hard phlegm. This tends to be given to those with respiratory diseases who have difficulty coughing this out otherwise – by breaking it down it becomes smaller and easier to expel and this means they can breathe without their airways being blocked while also providing cough relief. It is preferable to some cough medication as it does not include any sedatives which can otherwise make those using the medication drowsy. At the same time many other cough medicines simply sooth the throat without actually breaking down the phlegm.

 

How Bromhexine Works

Bromhexine works by encouraging the body's natural process for clearing mucus from the respiratory tract. It does this by increasing the production of serous mucus which is a thin type of mucus which dilutes the phlegm making it less hard and sticky. This also helps to 'lubricate' that hard phlegm which is already there – aiding the cilia (tiny hairs which line the respiratory tract) in sliding the phlegm out from the lungs. As well as being used on its own it is also included in a range of cough syrups.

 

Bromhexine Hydrochloride Side Effects

There are no known negative interactions with other medications. However it is recommended not to use the drug during pregnancy and particularly in the first three months, or if you are nursing children. At the same time there are some rare side effects that can occur and these include immune system disorders, skin disorders and respiratory disorders. In some rare cases skin lesions have been linked with the medication.

It is also worth noting that bromhexine hydrochloride includes lactose and thus it is not recommended for those with a lactose intolerance in which case many allergic reactions might be counted along the side effects.