Brodil Syrup

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Vanguard Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ambroxol (15mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg) + Salbutamol (1mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	787

FAQ

What if you forget to take Brodil?

If you miss a dose of Brodil, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Brodil Syrup Reviews

Brodil is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Brodil is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, headache, rash, tremor, palpitations, muscle cramps, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Brodil Syrup Works

Brodil is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Salbutamol, which relieves cough with mucus.

How to Use Brodil Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Brodil may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Brodil Syrup

In Cough with mucus: Brodil gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Brodil also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Uses of Brodil Syrup

Cough with mucus

Brodil Syrup Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Brodil should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brodil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Brodil in these patients.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Brodil. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Brodil may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Brodil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brodil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Brodil in these patients.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Brodil may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Brodil may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Brodil during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Stop taking Brodil and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Brodil relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.