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Brogus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cough. Other than this, Brogus has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Brogus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Brogus also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Unsteadiness. Usually, these side effects of Brogus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Brogus's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Brogus related warnings talks about Brogus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Brogus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Brogus may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Brogus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Brogus is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Brogus is used -
Common
Is the use of Brogus safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Brogus on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Brogus safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Brogus for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Brogus on the Kidneys?
Brogus is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Brogus on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Brogus on the liver.
What is the effect of Brogus on the Heart?
Brogus is rarely harmful for the heart.
Brogus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brogus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Brogus habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Brogus has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Brogus as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Brogus only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Brogus is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Brogus
Taking Brogus with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Brogus
Consumption of alcohol and Brogus together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Brogus with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Brogus along with phenylephrine if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking these two drugs together then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Brogus does not contain paracetamol. It contains bromhexine which is a mucolytic agent that softens the thick mucus and promote its expulsion.
Yes, Brogus may cause stomach pain. If you experience severe stomach pain after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Brogus is a brand name of bromhexine and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of vasicine alkaloid and a mucolytic agent. Brogus is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of wet cough associated with respiratory diseases and disorders such as bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema (COPD).
Yes, Brogus might cause a headache, this occurs rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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