What side effects can this medication cause?
You should be aware that all medicines carry some risks and that all possible risks may not be known at this stage despite thorough testing. Ask for the advice of your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns about the effects of taking bromhexine.
Occasional, mild side effects from this medication may include:
nausea
diarrhoea
indigestion
a feeling of fullness in the stomach (a bloated feeling)
Very rarely, serious allergic reactions have occurred with the use of bromhexine. Symptoms of allergic reactions may include:
skin rashes
difficulty in breathing
swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you experience any side effects during or after taking bromhexine, so that these may be properly treated.
In addition, unexpected effects, not listed above, can occur with any medicine. You should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything unusual, during or after taking this medication.
When you take bromhexine, you may notice an increase in mucus from your air passages. This is common when taking this medication as this is characteristic of how bromhexine works.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose