Bricarex LS Expectorant

Bricarex LS Expectorant is used in the treatment of coughs with excess sputum/phlegm, chest congestion and respiratory infections. This syrup is a combination of three medicines: ambroxol, levosalbutamol and guaifenesin. It thins the phlegm/sputum, clears the congestion and relaxes the airways so breathing becomes easier. Your doctor may prescribe this medication for any respiratory infections causing productive cough.

Bricarex LS Expectorant should be consumed as advised by your doctor. You may take this syrup before or after food. Measure the prescribed amount carefully with the measuring cap provided. The doses will be adjusted depending on the severity of your symptoms. Take it for the exact duration as per your prescription; do not stop midway even if you feel better..

Side effects of Bricarex LS Expectorant include drowsiness, vomiting, headache, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhoea. They are rare and usually go away on their own. Contact your healthcare provider if the problems persist or worsen.

Bricarex LS Expectorant is contraindicated (unsafe) for people hypersensitive to ambroxol, levosalbutamol or guaifenesin. Always let your doctor know of any health conditions you might have, such as gastric ulcers, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and heart and liver disease. Generally, this combination drug is considered safe for most people.

Bricarex LS Expectorant is used to treat coughs with mucus (excess sputum/phlegm in the airways), chest congestion and respiratory infections. This medicine contains three medicines—the first two thins out the phlegm trapped in our airways, removing them from our body; the third increases airflow and relaxes the airways for improved breathing. Your doctor may prescribe this medication for any respiratory infections that cause productive cough (wet cough).

Bricarex LS Expectorant can be used in the following conditions:

Bricarex LS Expectorant works by thinning out the phlegm (mucus) trapped in our airways, thereby removing them from our bodies. It also alleviates difficulties associated with respiratory infections by increasing airflow and relaxing the airways for improved breathing.

Bricarex LS Expectorant contains three medicines: ambroxol (mucolytic and mucokinetic agent,), levosalbutamol (short-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist) and guaifenesin (expectorant). This combination helps remove sputum buildup in the airways and makes breathing easier by opening up the airways.

Ambroxol hydrochloride is a mucolytic and mucokinetic agent. This medicine thins the sticky and viscous mucus stuck in the airways and allows the body to remove it through cough easily; thus, it is a mucolytic agent. It also makes one cough out more sputum by increasing the intensity of the cough and removing the sticky mucus secretions from the airways, thus functioning as a mucokinetic agent. The mechanism of action involves depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides of mucus which decreases the viscosity and increases the transport of bronchial secretions.

Levosalbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It works by working on the beta-2 adrenergic receptors located in the airways, which results in its widening. This helps patients with bronchospasms to breathe freely and alleviates symptoms associated with obstruction, such as wheezing, difficulty breathing and coughing. It is often used in patients suffering from bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Guaifenesin is an expectorant (medicine which helps clear sputum from airways) which works by increasing the output of respiratory tract fluid, enhancing the flow of secretions and facilitating the removal of thickened mucus. This is achieved by promoting the mucociliary mechanism in the body.

• Guaifenesin (medlineplus.gov)
• Evidence-based review on levosalbutamol (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
• An overview of efficacy and safety of ambroxol (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)