Bisoltussin serves to relieve dry and irritating cough caused by flu, cold or allergies for example.
This medication has in its composition dextromethorphan hydrobromide, an antitussive and expectorant compound, which acts at the center of the cough inhibiting it, which provides moments of relief and facilitates breathing.
Price
The price of Bisoltussin varies between 8 and 11 reais, and can be in purchase at pharmacies or online stores, and no prescription is required.
How to take
Bisoltussin syrup
Adults and adolescents over 12 years: It is recommended to take between 5 and 10 ml of syrup at 4-hour intervals between doses. However, this medicine can also be taken every 6 hours or every 8 hours, in which case 15 ml doses are recommended.
Children 6 to 12 years: the recommended dose ranges from 2.5 to 5 ml, which should be taken every 4 hours.
Bisoltussin soft inserts
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: It is recommended to take 1 to 2 soft tabs every 4 hours or 3 soft tabs every 6 or every 8 hours.
Children 6 to 12 years: It is recommended to take 1 soft tablet every 4 or 6 times.
Bisoltussin soft chews should be placed in the mouth and allowed to dissolve slowly over the tongue and chewing or swallowing is not recommended.
The treatment without medical advice should never exceed 3 to 5 days and it is recommended to consult the doctor if the cough does not improve.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Bisoltussin may include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea.
Contraindications
Bisoltussin is contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with bronchial asthma, chronic lung disease, pneumonia, respiratory failure and for patients with dextromethorphan hydrobromide allergy or any of the components of the formula.
