Solvex 4Mg/5Ml Syrup 100Ml

Solvex contains a medicine called bromhexine.

This belongs to a group of medicines called mucolytics.

Solvex helps you breathe more easily when you have breathing problems such as bronchitis or sinusitis.

It works by making the mucus thinner so you can get rid of it more easily .

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Do not take Solvex if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to bromhexine.
• You are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breastfeeding

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Precautions and warnings

Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if:

• You have or have ever had a stomach ulcer.

There are reports of severe skin reactions associated with the administration of bromhexine hydrochloride.

If you develop a rash (including lesions of the mucous membranes such as the mouth, throat, nose, eyes, or genitals), stop using Solvex and contact your doctor immediately.

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Other medications and Solvex

Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines.

Including over-the-counter and herbal medicines.

This is because Solvex may affect the way some other medicines work.

Some other medicines may also affect how Solvex works.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist in particular if you are taking any of the following:

• Antibiotics such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, erythromycin or oxytetracycline

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Pregnancy and lactation

Do not take Solvex if you are pregnant, may become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding.

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Solvex contains propylene glycol.

• If your child is under 5 years old, talk to your doctor before giving this medicine, especially if he or she is using other medicines that contain propylene glycol or alcohol.
• If you have liver or kidney disease, do not take this medicine unless your doctor recommends it.

Solvex contains benzoic acid.

• Benzoic acid may increase jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborns (up to 4 weeks of age).

Solvex contains aspartame.

• Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria, a rare genetic disorder in which phenylalanine builds up because your body can't get rid of it properly.

Solvex contains liquid sorbitol.

• Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal upset and a mild laxative effect.

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How to use this product

Take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.

You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Take this medication by mouth only.

It can be taken with or without food.

• To make sure you use the right amount, you can ask your pharmacist for a 5 ml plastic spoon to use to measure your dose.
• Fill the plastic spoon with 5 ml.
• Rinse the plastic spoon with water after use.

How much to eat

Children from 2 years and above to 5 years

• The usual dose is 5 ml twice daily.

Children over 5 years old and up to 12 years old

• The usual dose is 5 ml four times a day.

Adults and children over 12 years of age

• The usual dose starts from 10 ml three times a day.
• However, you may be asked to take up to 15 ml four times a day.
• Your doctor will tell you exactly how much you should take.

If you think this medicine is not working well enough

If your medication doesn't seem to be working for you, talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

Do not take extra Solvex unless your doctor tells you to.

If you take too much Solvex

If you take more of this medicine than you should,

Talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. Take the medicine bottle with you even if it is empty and there is no Solvex left in it.

If you forget to take Solvex

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
• However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

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Possible side effects

Like all medicines, bromhexine hydrochloride can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop taking bromhexine hydrochloride and see a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment:

• Serious allergic reactions may cause swelling of the face or throat, wheezing, or sudden difficulty breathing.
• Skin lesions such as severe blistering or peeling of your skin, mouth, throat, nose, eyes and genitals

If you notice any of the above, stop taking Solvex and see a doctor immediately.

Other side effects

Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people)

• nausea or vomiting
• Upper abdominal pain
• diarrhea

Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people)

• hypersensitivity reactions
• rash
• Buy

In addition, an increase in mucus secretion is expected with the administration of Solvex.