WOODS' Peppermint Expectorant Syrup
Woods' Peppermint Expectorant is apppropiate for productive cough, cough due to bronchitis or ephysema because it is formulated with combination of expectorant (guaiphenesin) and mucolytic (bromhexine HCl). Guaiphenesin works by stimulation of cilliary in the reespiratory tract in loosen phlegm and this bronchial and helps to decrease the viscosity of mucus. Bromhexine HCl is a mucolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus. The dosage are 10 ml (2 teaspoons) 3 times a day for adults or children over 12 years and 5 ml (1 teaspoon) 3 times a day for children 6-12 years.
Composition
Each 5 ml contains (1 teaspoon) :
| Bromhexine HCl | 4 mg |
| Guaiphenesin | 100 mg |
Pharmacology
The effect of drug to the human body : Bromhexine HCl is a mucolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus. Guaiphenesin is an expectorant and reported to reduce the viscosity of tenacious sputum.
The effect of drug to the human body : Bromhexine HCl is a mucolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus. Guaiphenesin is an expectorant and reported to reduce the viscosity of tenacious sputum.
Indication
Productive cough Cough due to bronchitis or emphysema
Productive cough Cough due to bronchitis or emphysema
Contra Indication
Patient with a history of peptic ulceration. Patient with acute porphyria.
Patient with a history of peptic ulceration. Patient with acute porphyria.
Warning
Special precaution is needed in GI ulceration patient, pregnancy and lactation. Guaiphenesin may produce a false-positive response for urinary 5-hydroxyindole-acetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).
Special precaution is needed in GI ulceration patient, pregnancy and lactation. Guaiphenesin may produce a false-positive response for urinary 5-hydroxyindole-acetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).
Adverse Reaction
The occasional adverse reaction is GI disturbance. And, the rare effects are allergic skin rashes and vomit.
The occasional adverse reaction is GI disturbance. And, the rare effects are allergic skin rashes and vomit.
Dosage
Adult and children over 12 years : 2 teaspoons (10 ml) three times a day Children 6-12 years : 1 teaspoons (5 ml) three times a day
Adult and children over 12 years : 2 teaspoons (10 ml) three times a day Children 6-12 years : 1 teaspoons (5 ml) three times a day
Presentation
syrup 50 ml and 100 ml
syrup 50 ml and 100 ml
Reference
- Reynolds, James E.F. et al, editors, Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, London, The Pharmaceutical Press, 1993, p.744, 748.
- Bryant and Lombardi, Cold and Allergy Products , Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, 9th Edition, American Pharmaceutical Association, The National Professional Society of Pharmacists, Washington DC.
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