Bronochol syrup 120ml

About Bronochol syrup 120ml

Bronochol Syrup Uses

• Chesty cough with thick mucus
• Acute bronchitis
• Common cold with chest congestion
• Productive cough linked to respiratory tract infections
• Cough triggered by smoke, dust or smog exposure
• Difficulty bringing up phlegm

Bronochol Syrup Benefits

• Loosens and thins thick mucus for easier coughing
• Eases chest congestion and tightness
• Combination formula targets both cough and congestion
• Affordable and widely available across Pakistan

What Experts Say

Guaifenesin works as an expectorant. It increases the water content of respiratory secretions, which thins thick mucus and makes it easier to cough up during a chest cold. Ammonium chloride adds a mild expectorant and mucolytic effect of its own, supporting the same goal from a different pathway.

In Pakistan, chesty coughs are common during winter and the heavy smog months in cities like Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. Doctors often suggest an expectorant syrup like Bronochol alongside rest, warm fluids and steam inhalation for a productive cough tied to a cold or mild bronchitis.

Experts note this syrup treats a wet, productive cough rather than a dry, tickly one. A doctor should be seen if the cough lasts beyond two weeks, if there is fever, chest pain or blood stained mucus, since these signs can point to a deeper lung infection needing further tests. This distinction guides whether a soothing expectorant or a cough suppressant is the more suitable choice for a given patient.

Drug Class

• Expectorant
• Mucolytic combination

Bronochol syrup 120ml formula

• Ammonium Chloride
• Guaifenesin

Available forms

• Syrup

How to use Bronochol syrup 120ml?

• Shake the bottle before each dose
• Measure the dose with the cup or spoon provided
• Adults usually take 10ml two to three times a day, unless the doctor advises otherwise
• Children require a lower, age based dose as directed by a doctor
• Drink plenty of water while using this syrup to help loosen mucus further
• Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration without medical advice

Drug Interactions

• Other cough and cold products: Avoid combining with other multi ingredient syrups to prevent duplicate dosing of the same ingredients.
• Quinidine and flecainide: Ammonium chloride can acidify urine and change how quickly these heart medicines are cleared from the body.
• Sedating antihistamines or alcohol: Combined use may add to mild drowsiness in some patients.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney or liver disease: Ammonium chloride can affect the body's acid base balance, so caution is needed in significant kidney or liver impairment.
• Young children: This syrup is not usually recommended for children under 2 years without a doctor's advice.
• Pregnancy: A doctor should be consulted before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Peptic ulcer: Ammonium chloride may irritate an existing stomach ulcer in some people.

Bronochol Syrup Side Effects

• Nausea
• Mild stomach upset
• Vomiting in sensitive individuals
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Mild diarrhea
• Skin rash in rare allergic cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C away from direct heat and sunlight
• Keep the bottle tightly closed between uses
• Do not use the syrup after the printed expiry date
• Keep out of reach of children.