{"id":8502,"date":"2021-03-13T09:03:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T09:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8502"},"modified":"2021-04-12T16:16:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T16:16:15","slug":"etrilect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/etrilect\/","title":{"rendered":"Etrilect &#8211; Bromhexine Hydrochloride and Ephedrine Hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n0.5 mg \/ ml + 1 mg \/ ml&nbsp;oral&nbsp;solution&nbsp;<br>Bromhexine hydrochloride and ephedrine hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Etrilect is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Etrilect contains bromhexine and&nbsp;ephedrine.&nbsp;Bromhexine is considered to make the mucus in the airways thinner.&nbsp;It can facilitate the expectoration of mucus.&nbsp;Ephedrinedilates the trachea and has a decongestant effect on the mucous membranes. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Etrilect is used for coughs with tough mucus and at the same time needs a tracheal dilating effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bromhexine and&nbsp;ephedrine contained&nbsp;in it 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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Etrilect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Etrilect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to bromhexine,&nbsp;ephedrine,&nbsp;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 or pharmacist before using Etrilect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor before using this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have a history of heart disease, irregular heartbeat, or angina<\/li><li>if you have heart disease, high&nbsp;blood pressure, high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood (&nbsp;hyperthyroidism&nbsp;), enlarged&nbsp;prostate,&nbsp;glaucoma,&nbsp;diabetes,&nbsp;or&nbsp;stomach ulcers<\/li><li>if you have a bloody cough<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Etrilect can cause&nbsp;dry mouth.&nbsp;Careful oral hygiene (brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day) while using Etrilect is therefore important.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe skin reactions have been reported with the use of bromhexine.&nbsp;If you get a rash (including ulcers in the mucous membranes of eg mouth, throat, nose, eyes, genitals), stop using Etrilect and contact a doctor immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;and long-term use, there is a certain risk of developing an addiction.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Etrilect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Etrilect, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MAO inhibitors&nbsp;and&nbsp;tricyclic antidepressants&nbsp;(&nbsp;antidepressants&nbsp;).<\/li><li>medicines for high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/toflacort\/\">dexamethasone<\/a> (cortisone preparation)<\/li><li>cardiac glycosides (for the treatment of heart problems)<\/li><li>quinidine&nbsp;(for the treatment of heart rhythm problems)<\/li><li>ergot alkaloids (for the treatment of&nbsp;migraines&nbsp;)<\/li><li>oxytocin&nbsp;(to initiate labor)<\/li><li>anesthetics&nbsp;(anesthetics) such as cyclopropane or halothane<\/li><\/ul>\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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No adverse effects in the fetus have been shown, but normal caution applies especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bromhexine is likely to pass into breast milk and should therefore be avoided during breast-feeding.&nbsp;Therefore, you should not use Etrilect while breast-feeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with Etrilect, dizziness may occur.&nbsp;This should be taken into account when sharpened attention is required, for example when driving a car.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\">Etrilect contains ethanol and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Etrilect contains&nbsp;ethanol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 30.26 mg alcohol (&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;) per ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount in 5 ml of this medicine corresponds to less than 4 ml of beer or 2 ml of wine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The low amount of alcohol in this medicine does not produce any noticeable effects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Etrilect contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per ml, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Etrilect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><em>Adults and children over 15 years:<\/em><\/td><td>15 ml 3-4 times a day.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Children 11-14 years:<\/em><\/td><td>10-15 ml 3 times a day.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Children 6-10 years:<\/em><\/td><td>10 ml 3 times a day.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Children 2-5 years:<\/em><\/td><td>5 ml 3 times a day.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Children from 6 months:<\/em><\/td><td>2.5 ml 3 times a day.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Etrilect than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<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, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you experience any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects, stop using the medicine immediately and contact a doctor:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Spasm of the musculoskeletal system, which may cause difficulty breathing (&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe allergic reactions including anaphylactic&nbsp;shock&nbsp;and&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;with symptoms such as rapidly increasing swelling of the face, tongue, and throat;&nbsp;difficulty swallowing;&nbsp;hives&nbsp;and&nbsp;itching, dizziness, and difficulty breathing.<\/li><li>Severe skin reactions with symptoms such as:<ul><li>circular, irregular, red spots on the skin of the hands and arms (erythema multiforme),<\/li><li>skin rash, usually in the form of blisters or sores in the oral cavity and eyes and other mucous membranes such as e.g.&nbsp;in the genitals (&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&nbsp;),<\/li><li>severe, extensive skin damage with separation of the skin from superficial mucous membranes (&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;),<\/li><li>skin rash with blisters and fever (&nbsp;acute&nbsp;generalized exanthematous&nbsp;pustulosis).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur are:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Palpitation<\/li><li>Tremors<\/li><li>Concern<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Difficulty urinating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Aggressiveness<\/li><li>Transient increase in certain liver values<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity&nbsp;s<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decreased appetite<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Etrilect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle label after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensitive to light.&nbsp;Store in the original package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines 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 substances are bromhexine hydrochloride and ephedrine hydrochloride.<\/li><li>1 ml of Etrilect contains 0.533 mg of bromhexine hydrochloride and 1.0 mg of ephedrine hydrochloride.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;glycerol, polysorbate 20, citric acid monohydrate,&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(96%), levomenthol, peppermint flavor, blood orange flavor, sodium hydroxide (E524), purified water.<\/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>Etrilect is a clear, colorless to light yellow solution.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Etrilect is supplied in amber-colored glass bottles with child-resistant plastic caps, and in amber-colored glass bottles with safety-sealed plastic caps and pouring rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each package contains a dosing cup (made of plastic).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>300 ml, 500 ml&nbsp;oral&nbsp;solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>0.5 mg \/ ml + 1 mg \/ ml oral solution<br \/>\nBromhexine hydrochloride and ephedrine hydrochloride<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2205,2200],"tags":[3486,3488,3489,3487,3490,3492,3493,3491,2212],"class_list":["post-8502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-e","category-medicines","tag-bromhexine-hydrochloride-and-ephedrine-hydrochloride","tag-bromhexine-hydrochloride-and-ephedrine-hydrochloride-dose","tag-bromhexine-hydrochloride-and-ephedrine-hydrochloride-side-effects","tag-bromhexine-hydrochloride-and-ephedrine-hydrochloride-uses","tag-etrilect","tag-etrilect-dose","tag-etrilect-side-effects","tag-etrilect-uses","tag-medicine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8502"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10085,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8502\/revisions\/10085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}