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Indications & Uses
Responil Vet is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults and children over 12 years should take 10 ml (2 teaspoons) 3 times daily. Children aged 6 to 12 years should take 5 ml (1 teaspoon) 3 times daily. Children aged 2 to 6 years should take 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) 3 times daily. Bromhexine Hydrochloride is not recommended for children under 2 years of age unless advised by a doctor.
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal discomfort may occasionally be experienced. There have been reports of a temporary increase in liver enzyme (aminotransferase) levels in the blood. Other side effects that have been noted include headache, dizziness, and allergic reactions.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Since mucolytics can irritate the stomach lining, bromhexine should be used cautiously in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease. It should also be used with care in people with asthma. In patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, the clearance of bromhexine and its breakdown products from the body may be reduced.
Contraindications
Contains Bromhexine Hydrochloride and should not be used by anyone who is hypersensitive to this medicine or to any of its other ingredients.