Softril BR (50 ml) Suspension

Softril BR (50 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Shiwalic Formulations Pvt Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Bromhexine, Ammonium Chloride,Dextromethorphan,Menthol. This drug comes in the form of Suspension. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 50 ml and is priced at Rs 24 (arround $0.336 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Bromhexine+ Ammonium Chloride+Dextromethorphan+Menthol)
Pharma Company :Shiwalic Formulations Pvt Ltd
Brand Label :Softril BR (50 ml)
Preparation Type :Suspension
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Bromhexine-4 mg
  • Ammonium Chloride-50 mg
  • Menthol-2.5 mg
  • Dextromethorphan-5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :50 ml
Price Unit :Rs 2.4 INR (arround $0.0336 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 24 INR (arround $0.336 US Dollar)

Drug details for Softril BR (50 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Softril BR (50 ml) are :

  • Bromhexine-4 mg
  • Ammonium Chloride-50 mg
  • Menthol-2.5 mg
  • Dextromethorphan-5 mg

Bromhexine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secretion especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease and bronchiectisis.

For more details on Bromhexine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Bromhexine..

Ammonium Chloride
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Ammonium Chloride, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ammonium Chloride..

Dextromethorphan
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.

Dry or painful cough.

For more details on Dextromethorphan, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Dextromethorphan..

Menthol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Menthol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Menthol..

Softril BR (50 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 4 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Softril BR (50 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Bromhexine-4 mg Ammonium Chloride-50 mg Menthol-2.5 mg Dextromethorphan-5 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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