Bro-Zedex LS Oral Drops

Bro-Zedex LS drops are cough and cold medication. It is used in children to treat wet cough due to various inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tract like bronchitis and asthma. Bro-Zedex LS drops are also used to treat sticky mucus, wheezing, and chest congestion.

It improves symptoms like difficulty in breathing, wheezing, and wet cough. Bro-Zedex LS drops contain a combination of levosalbutamol, ambroxol, and guaifenesin as active ingredients. Do not use this medicine if your child has a history of allergy to any of its components.

Before starting Bro-Zedex LS drops, 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

If you think you have given too much of Bro-Zedex LS drops 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 drops 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 drops contain a combination of levosalbutamol, ambroxol, and guaifenesin as active ingredients.
• Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles of the windpipe and dilates the bronchi. This helps in decreasing airway resistance and improves the symptoms related to breathing difficulties.
• Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent. It acts by releasing mucous and producing surfactant effects. It decreases the viscosity of mucous and helps in the easy removal of phlegm.
• Guaifenesin is an expectorant medicine, which by producing fluids in the respiratory tract, improves the movement of mucous from inside to outside.
• A combination of these medicines helps in improving different inflammatory conditions related to the respiratory tract.

Directions for Use

• Give the exact amount of Bro-Zedex LS drops to your child as recommended by the doctor.
• Shake well before use.
• Use the dropper provided for the exact quantity.
• 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 duration.
• Your child has any underlying medical condition like asthma, liver or kidney problem, stomach ulcers, diabetes, heart-related problem, fits, etc.
• Your child has low blood potassium levels.
• Your child develops any symptoms of allergic reactions after using this medicine.
• Your child experiences sudden breathing difficulty.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to guaifenesin, ambroxol, levosalbutamol or any other ingredient of Bro-Zedex LS drops.

Side effects

• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Bro-Zedex LS drops work 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.
• In particular, if your child is on certain medications like antihypertensives, medicines used to treat heart and brain-related disorders, water pills, and antibiotics like amoxicillin.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are other medicines used to treat cough, antidepressants, antiasthmatic medicines, and other bronchodilators like salmeterol.

Storage and disposal

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of the Bro-Zedex LS drops?

• Bro-Zedex LS drops is used in children for the treatment of wet cough due to various inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tract like bronchitis and asthma.
• It is also used to treat sticky mucus, wheezing, and chest congestion.

Can Bro-Zedex LS drops be used in children?

Yes, Bro-Zedex LS drops can be used in children only if it is recommended by your doctor. Do not give this medicine to your child on your own.

How to use the Bro-Zedex LS drops?

• Give the exact amount of Bro-Zedex LS drops to your child as recommended by the doctor.
• Shake well before use.
• Use the dropper provided for the exact quantity.
• Do not consume it directly from the bottle.
• Do not give more than the prescribed dose.

Can I use other medicines with Bro-Zedex LS drops?

Yes, you can use other medicines with Bro-Zedex LS drops only if it is prescribed by your doctor. Some medicines can affect the way Bro-Zedex LS drops work or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Thus you should always inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals your child is currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Can I use Bro-Zedex LS drops for COVID 19?

No, the best practice is to visit a doctor if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or tested positive and avoid self-medication.

What if one stops taking Bro-Zedex LS drops?

No, you should never stop giving Bro-Zedex LS drops to your child on your own. This may affect the effectiveness of this medicine and may lead to the condition not being cured completely.

Is Bro-Zedex LS drops addictive?

No, Bro-Zedex LS drops are not addictive. However, it is advised not to give this medicine to your child without consulting a doctor.