{"id":6961,"date":"2021-02-06T15:57:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T15:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6961"},"modified":"2021-06-02T10:32:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T10:32:18","slug":"coldmexin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/coldmexin\/","title":{"rendered":"Coldmexin &#8211; Bromhexine Hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n8 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;<br>bromhexine hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Coldmexin is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coldmexin is considered to dissolve viscous mucus so that it becomes thinner and thus easier to cough up.&nbsp;Coldmexin is used for temporary short-term cough with viscous mucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Bromhexine contained in Coldmexin may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Coldmexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Coldmexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to bromhexine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Coldmexin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;or bloody coughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Stop taking Coldmexin and contact a doctor immediately if swelling of e.g.&nbsp;face, tongue, and\/or pharynx and\/or difficulty swallowing or&nbsp;hives&nbsp;appearing together with difficulty breathing (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Severe skin reactions have been reported with the use of bromhexine.&nbsp;If you get a skin rash (including ulcers in the mucous membranes of eg mouth, throat, nose, eyes, genitals), stop using Coldmexin and contact a doctor immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Coldmexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coldmexin is not expected to affect or be affected by other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Bromhexine passes to the fetus, but no adverse effects have been demonstrated.&nbsp;However, you should only use Coldmexin during pregnancy if necessary.&nbsp;This is especially true during the first three months of pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Bromhexine passes into breast milk and should therefore be avoided during breast-feeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects on the ability to drive have been observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coldmexin contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coldmexin contains&nbsp;lactose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Coldmexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Recommended dose:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and children over 12 years:<\/strong>&nbsp;1 tablet 3 times daily.&nbsp;The tablets should be swallowed with liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The breaker is not for dividing the tablet into equal&nbsp;doses&nbsp;but only for easier swallowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Coldmexin can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If no improvement occurs within two weeks, consult a physician.&nbsp;Note that Coldmexin may initially increase the excretion of mucus in the airways.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Coldmexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Stop taking Coldmexin and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>anaphylactic reactions including anaphylactic&nbsp;shock,&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;with<ul><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing and&nbsp;itching<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe skin reactions (including erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome \/ toxic&nbsp;epidermal&nbsp;necrolysis,&nbsp;and&nbsp;acute&nbsp;generalized exanthematous&nbsp;pustulosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>the sharp contraction of the trachea (&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;)(Has been reported &#8211; occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Uncommon (&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pain from the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hypersensitivity&nbsp;s<\/li><li>skin rash, hives.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;Postal address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Coldmexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>No special storage instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;dat.\/EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is bromhexine hydrochloride 8 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, corn starch, magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coldmexin tablets are white and round, diameter about 7 mm, height about 2.5 mm.&nbsp;The tablets are scored on one side and marked with 8B on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Blister pack: 20, 30, or 50 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energizer 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coldmexin is considered to dissolve viscous mucus so that it becomes thinner and thus easier to cough up. 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