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What is Bronchicum
Bronchicum is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.Bronchicum is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain.
Bronchicum may also be used for purposes not listed in Bronchicum guide.
Bronchicum side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Seek emergency medical attention if a child taking Bronchicum has any of the following life-threatening side effects: noisy breathing, sighing, slow breathing with long pauses between breaths; being unusually sleepy or hard to wake up; blue colored lips.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, shallow breathing;
- feeling like you might pass out;
- confusion, agitation, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- feelings of extreme happiness or sadness;
- seizure ; or
- problems with urination.
Common side effects include:
- feeling dizzy or drowsy;
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
- constipation;
- sweating; or
- mild itching or rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Bronchicum dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Cough:
Initial dose: 15 mg orally every 6 hours as necessary.May titrate up to 20 mg every 4 hours.
Maximum 120 mg/day.
Usual Adult Dose for Pain:
Initial dose: 30 mg orally, IM, subcutaneously, or IV every 6 hours as necessary. May titrate dose to achieve desired analgesic effect. Doses up to 60 mg orally, IM, subcutaneously, or IV every 4 hours have been used.Usual Geriatric Dose for Cough:
Initial dose: 10 mg orally every 6 hours as necessary.May titrate cautiously up to 20 mg every 4 hours.
Maximum 120 mg/day.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Pain:
Initial dose: 15 mg orally, IM, subcutaneously, or IV every 6 hours as necessary. May titrate dose to achieve desired analgesic effect. Doses up to 60 mg orally, IM, subcutaneously, or IV every 4 hours have been used.Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough:
2 to 6 years: 2.5 to 5 mg orally every 4 to 6 hoursMaximum 30 mg/day
6 to 12 years: 5 to 10 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum 60 mg/day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain:
1 year or greater: 0.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/m2 orally, IM, or subcutaneously every 4 to 6 hours as neededSelect the most affordable brand or generic drug
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Bronchicum - Frequently asked Questions
Can Bronchicum be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Bronchicum?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
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untreated or uncontrolled asthma or other breathing disorder;
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a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus; or
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frequent asthma attacks or hyperventilation.
Medicines that contain Bronchicum should not be given to a child just after surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
In some people, Bronchicum breaks down rapidly in the liver and reaches higher than normal levels in the body. This can cause dangerously slow breathing and may cause death, especially in a child.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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liver disease;
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asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
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curvature of the spine that affects breathing;
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kidney disease;
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a history of head injury or brain tumor;
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low blood pressure;
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blockage in your digestive tract ;
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a gallbladder or pancreas disorder;
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underactive thyroid;
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Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorder;
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enlarged prostate, urination problems;
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mental illness; or
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a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Bronchicum will harm an unborn baby. Bronchicum may cause breathing problems, behavior changes, or life-threatening addiction and withdrawal symptoms in your newborn if you use the medication during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Bronchicum can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. The use of Bronchicum by some nursing mothers may lead to life-threatening side effects in the baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
How should I take Bronchicum?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Bronchicum can slow or stop your breathing. Never use Bronchicum in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Bronchicum may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Selling or giving away Bronchicum is against the law.
Take Bronchicum with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking Bronchicum. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
Do not stop using Bronchicum suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Bronchicum.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Bronchicum is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
After you have stopped using this medication, flush any unused pills down the toilet. Disposal of medicines by flushing is recommended to reduce the danger of accidental overdose causing death. This advice applies to a very small number of medicines only. The FDA, working with the manufacturer, has determined this method to be the most appropriate route of disposal and presents the least risk to human safety.
What other drugs will affect Bronchicum?
Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking Bronchicum with a sleeping pill, other narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Other drugs may interact with Bronchicum, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Can Bronchicum be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Bronchicum be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Bronchicum, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Bronchicum. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
Two patients reported useful
How active was the Bronchicum in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms?Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Not useful percentage of users claimed the Bronchicum were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
One patient reported side effects
Does the Bronchicum Have Any Side Effects?Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Bronchicum. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Bronchicum.
| Patients | % | ||
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| No side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Bronchicum is Worth It?Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Bronchicum medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
| Patients | % | ||
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| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Four patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Bronchicum?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Bronchicum should take 3 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 times in a day | 2 | 50.0% | |
| Once in a day | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 4 times in a day | 1 | 25.0% | |
Five patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Bronchicum May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
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| 11-50mg | 2 | 40.0% | |
| 51-100mg | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 6-10mg | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 1-5mg | 1 | 20.0% | |
Two patients reported time for results
How long will I use Bronchicum before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Bronchicum. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Bronchicum kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
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| 1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 2 days | 1 | 50.0% | |
One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Bronchicum: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Bronchicum is best taken at After food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
| Patients | % | ||
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| After food | 1 | 100.0% | |
Ten patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
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| 1-5 | 4 | 40.0% | |
| 30-45 | 2 | 20.0% | |
| 16-29 | 2 | 20.0% | |
| < 1 | 1 | 10.0% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 10.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology