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Brox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Other than this, Brox has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Brox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Brox also has some side effects, the most common being Throat Irritation, Constipation, Heartburn. Some other side effects of Brox have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Brox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Brox has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Brox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Brox related warnings section.
Brox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Brox in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Asthma, Smoking Addiction. Some other conditions that can be affected by Brox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Brox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Brox, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Brox is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Brox safe for pregnant women?
Brox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Brox again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Brox safe during breastfeeding?
Brox can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Brox on the Kidneys?
Brox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Brox on the Liver?
Brox does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Brox on the Heart?
Brox is completely safe for the heart.
Brox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Brox habit forming or addictive?
Brox does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Brox
You can take Brox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Brox
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Brox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Brox can be taken with fluticasone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Brox does not cause nosebleed (epistaxis) at regular doses. If you are experiencing nose bleed after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Brox can be taken after paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Brox is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fast beating heart and dizziness. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
No, Brox does not contains steroids. It contains salbutamol which belongs to the class of drugs called selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists (bronchodilators). It is used to provide relief from bronchospasm mainly in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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