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Brokam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Brokam have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Brokam. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Brokam also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Epigastric Pain, Bronchospasm. While these are the most often observed Brokam side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Brokam are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Brokam has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Brokam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Brokam can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Brokam in conditions like Asthma, Smoking Addiction. Other contraindications of Brokam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Brokam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Brokam, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Brokam 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Brokam is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Brokam safe for pregnant women?
Brokam shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Brokam safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Brokam. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Brokam on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Brokam. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Brokam on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Brokam on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Brokam on the Heart?
Brokam has very mild side effects on the heart.
Brokam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brokam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Brokam habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Brokam.
Interaction between Food and Brokam
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Brokam and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Brokam
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Brokam and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Guaifenesin
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1182-1183
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219