Etofylline / Etophylline is used in the treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brosal Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Brosal Forte Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Etofylline / etophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Uses of Bromhexine
Bromhexine is used in the treatment of cough.
Side effects of Bromhexine
Irritation of ear, Allergic skin rash, Dizziness, Headache.
How to use Bromhexine
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brosal Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Brosal Forte Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Brosal Forte Tablet works
Bromhexine thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
In Depth Information on Brosal Forte Tablet
Expert advice for Salbutamol / Albuterol
Use salbutamol inhalation exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Always keep the inhaler upright during the loading of the dose and administration steps.
If you can feel a slightly sweet tasting powder in your mouth after inhaling, you have received the dose and the active substance has reached your lungs.
During use, regularly wipe the mouthpiece with a fibre-free tissue or soft cloth.
Always replace the inhaler cap after you have used the inhaler.
Always tell your doctor if you suffer from an over active thyroid gland.
Take special precaution if you experience chest pains.
Take special care with salbutamol if you suffer from any disease of the heart.
Expert advice for Etofylline / Etophylline
It is better to take Etofylline / Etophylline in the evening around 7-8 pm for protection against asthma symptoms throughout the night.
Etofylline / Etophylline will not work for sudden wheezing or asthma attacks once they start. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
Not as effective as steroid inhalers for asthma.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with the kidney, liver or heart disease, or have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Taking Etofylline / Etophylline can reduce the requirement of steroids by 50%.
Expert advice for Bromhexine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had or are suffering from stomach ulcer. You may not be prescribed Bromhexine as it can aggravate your problem.
Inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease or asthma.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to Bromhexine or any of its ingredients.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Brosal Forte Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Brosal Forte Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Brosal Forte Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Brosal Forte Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Brosal Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brosal Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Brosal Forte Tablet in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
Brosal Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brosal Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Brosal Forte Tablet in patients with liver disease.
