Bisolvon 0.8 mg / ml Bromhexine Hydrochloride Oral Solution
1. What Is Bisolvon And What Is Bisolvon Used For?
Bisolvon is considered to dissolve viscous mucus so that it becomes thinner and, thus easier to cough up. Bisolvon is used for temporary short-term cough with viscous mucus. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or worse after 14 days.
2. What You Need To Know Before Using Bisolvon?
Do Not Use Bisolvon:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to bromhexine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings And Cautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine:
- If you have stomach ulcers or bloody coughs
Stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately if swelling of the face, tongue, and throat or difficulty swallowing or hives with difficulty breathing ( angioedema ) occur. Severe skin reactions have been reported with the use of bromhexine.
If you get a rash (including ulcers in the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, nose, eyes, genitals), stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
Other Medicines And Bisolvon:
Bisolvon is not expected to affect or be affected by other drugs.
Bisolvon With Food And Drink
Bisolvon can be taken with or without food.
Pregnancy And Breastfeeding:
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 Bisolvon pregnancy.
Bromhexine passes to the fetus, but no adverse effects have been demonstrated. However, this medicine should only be used during pregnancy if necessary.
This is especially true during the first three months of pregnancy. Bromhexine passes into breast milk and should therefore be avoided during breast-feeding.
Driving And Using Machines:
No effects on the ability to drive have been observed. You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring increased vigilance.
One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections.
Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Bisolvone Contains Maltitol And Levomentol:
This medicine contains liquid maltitol. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. If you take more than 20 ml per day, Bisolvon may have a mild laxative effect. Caloric value 2.3 kcal / g.
Bisolvon also contains levomenthol. If levomenthol comes in contact with the nasal mucosa of children (under two years of age), it may lead to respiratory arrest during sleep or cramps in the larynx.
Therefore, ensure the solution does not end up in the baby’s nostrils or around the nose. A doctor should be contacted immediately if the child suffers from such symptoms.
3. How To Use Bisolvon?
Bisolvon uses:
The recommended bisolvon dose is:
- Adults and children over 12 years: 10 ml 3 times daily.
- Children 6-12 years: 2.5-5 ml 3 times daily.
- Children 1-5 years: 2.5 ml 3 times daily.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. If no improvement occurs within two weeks, consult a physician.
Note that Bisolvon may initially increase the excretion of mucus in the airways. If you have any further questions on using this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible Side Effects Of Bisolvon:
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Uncommon ( less than 1 in 100, but more than 1 in 1000):
Rare ( may affect up to 1 in 1000):
- Hypersensitivity
- Skin rash
- Hives
Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):
Anaphylactic reactions including anaphylactic shock, angioedema * (rapidly increasing swelling in and under the skin and in and under the mucous membranes), and itching
Severe skin reactions (including erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis )
A severe contraction of the trachea ( bronchospasm ) * Stop taking this medine and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms ( angioedema )
- Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hives and difficulty breathing.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.
5. How To Store Bisolvon?
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle after EXP. date. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information:
Content Declaration
- The active substance is bromhexine hydrochloride 0.8 mg/ml.
- The other ingredients are purified water, liquid maltitol, sucralose, benzoic acid ( preservative E 210), levomenthol, and flavorings (cherries and chocolate).
What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack?
- Bisolvon oral solution is colorless.
- Brown glass bottles with sealed plastic lids: 125 ml and 250 ml.
- A dosing measurement graded for 1.25 ml, 2.5 ml, and 5 ml is included in all packages.
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer
Sanofi AB
Box 30052
104 25 Stockholm
Manufacturer:
Delpharm Reims
10 Rue Colonel Charbonneaux
51100 Reims
France