Bro Zedex Ls 0.5mg Raspberry Flavour Bottle Of 60ml Expectorant

Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant is a cough and cold preparation. It contains a combination of ambroxol, guaifenesin, and levosalbutamol as active substances.

Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant is used in children for the treatment of wet cough due to tightening of the airways in the lungs in conditions such as bronchitis and asthma. It is also used for treating conditions associated with thick mucous, wheezing, and chest congestion.

Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and thinning the cough which can be expelled out easily. This medicine is recommended for use in children.

Do not use Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant if your child has a history of allergy to any of its components. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor about your child's complete medical history.

Give this medicine to your child exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Shake well before use. According to the advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children under two years of age.

These medications are generally not recommended for children under five years old. For children above that age, any use should be based on careful clinical evaluation and close supervision.

Dosage

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose of Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant include nausea, stomach upset, restlessness, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness, and diarrhoea.
• If you think you have given too much of this medicine to your child, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed giving a dose of Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant to your child, give it as soon as you remember it. If it's time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not give a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant contains a combination of ambroxol, guaifenesin, and levosalbutamol as active substances. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent which liquefies and loosens the mucus, thus helping to clear it from your airway in the form of cough. Guaifenesin helps to relieve chesty cough by loosening the mucus from the lungs and making it easier to cough up. Levosalbutamol relaxes the muscles of the airways and helps them to stay open, making it easier to breathe.

Directions for Use

• Give Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant to your child as directed by your doctor.
• Shake it well before use.
• Use the spoon provided for the exact quantity.
• Administer the syrup using the spoon.
• Do not consume it directly from the bottle.
• Do not give more than the prescribed dose.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child has had a cough for a long time.
• Your child has asthma or has experienced serious asthma attacks.
• Your child has or had a liver or kidney problem.
• Your child has any form of ulcer.
• Your child has a condition of compromised airway movement (ciliary dyskinesia).

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to ambroxol, guaifenesin, levosalbutamol, or any ingredient of Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant.
• If your child has gastric ulcers.
• If your child has heart disorders.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Change in taste
• Stomach pain

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals your child is currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if your child is taking medicines for the management of high blood pressure, heart conditions, psychiatric illness, bacterial infections, anesthetics, etc.
• Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant should not be used together with cough suppressants.

Storage and disposal

• Store Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
• Keep away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I give my child Bro Zedex LS 0.5 for dry cough?

Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant is generally used for wet cough only. However, you should consult your doctor about the use of this medicine in the treatment of dry cough before administering it to your child.

Is Bro Zedex LS 0.5 addictive?

No, Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant is not addictive, but it is advised not to give this medicine to anyone else without consulting a doctor.

Can I stop taking Bro Zedex LS 0.5 on my own?

No, do not stop giving Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant to your child on your own. You should continue treatment for the entire duration as prescribed by your doctor.

What is Bro Zedex LS 0.5 used for?

• Bro Zedex LS 0.5 expectorant is used to treat breathing problems in children with asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
• It is also used to thin the mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out.

What are some of the medicines used to treat cough and cold?

A few of the common ingredients found in these preparations include ambroxol, guaifenesin, levosalbutamol, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, paracetamol, sodium citrate, menthol, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan.