Broncorex Syrup 2mg/5ml

About Broncorex Syrup 2mg/5ml

Broncorex Syrup Uses

• Relieves wheezing and shortness of breath in asthma
• Eases breathing difficulty in chronic bronchitis
• Used for airway narrowing caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Prevents exercise induced breathing difficulty when taken before activity

Broncorex Syrup Benefits

• Acts quickly to open narrowed airways
• Liquid form makes dosing easier for children and elderly patients
• Widely used and well studied bronchodilator
• Helps improve day to day breathing comfort in asthma

What Experts Say

Salbutamol works by relaxing the smooth muscle that lines the airways, which widens the breathing passages and makes it easier to move air in and out of the lungs. It acts on beta-2 receptors found mainly in the lungs, which is why it targets breathing rather than the whole body, though some effect on the heart can still occur.

Doctors prescribe Salbutamol syrup mainly for children and patients who find inhalers difficult to use correctly. It works within minutes and its effect typically lasts four to six hours, making it useful for both quick relief during an attack and short term control of symptoms.

Salbutamol relieves symptoms but does not treat the underlying airway inflammation seen in asthma, so it is usually paired with a controller medicine for anyone using it often. Needing it more than a few times a week is a sign that asthma control should be reviewed with a doctor.

Drug Class

• Short acting beta-2 agonist
• Bronchodilator
• Respiratory relief medicine

Broncorex Syrup 2mg/5ml formula

• Salbutamol Sulfate 2mg/5ml

Available forms

• Syrup

How to use Broncorex Syrup 2mg/5ml?

• Measure the dose using the marked spoon or cup provided
• Take Broncorex Syrup as advised by your doctor, usually three times a day
• Shake the bottle well before each use
• Take with or without food
• Do not exceed the number of doses recommended in 24 hours

Drug Interactions

• Beta Blockers: These can reduce the effectiveness of Salbutamol and worsen breathing.
• Diuretics: Combined use can lower blood potassium levels more than either medicine alone.
• Other Bronchodilators: Using multiple stimulant type inhalers or syrups together raises the risk of tremor and rapid heartbeat.
• Digoxin: Salbutamol can lower blood potassium and increase the risk of digoxin related heart problems.

Risks and warnings

• Heart Conditions: Use with caution in people with heart rhythm problems or high blood pressure.
• Overuse: Needing frequent extra doses may mean asthma control needs to be reassessed.
• Diabetes: Salbutamol can raise blood sugar, so monitor levels more closely.
• Thyroid Disorders: Use with caution as Salbutamol may worsen symptoms of overactive thyroid.
• Low Potassium: High doses can lower blood potassium, especially with other medicines that do the same.

Broncorex Syrup Side Effects

• Tremor or shaky hands
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Muscle cramps
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Difficulty sleeping

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C away from heat
• Protect the bottle from direct sunlight
• Close the cap tightly after each use
• Keep out of reach of children