In modern times, all kinds of viruses and bacteria can cause a phenomenon such as coughing. In the initial stages of its appearance, few pay attention to it. The opinion "caught a cold, it happens" in every second patient on his mind. But all is well when the symptom of perspiration disappeared after two to three days. They warmed their throats, drank warm gulls, but when a painful cough overcomes, then there is no time for negligence. We are trying to choose a medicine that is more effective and faster, because we missed the first stages and did not take any serious measures.
So, many today buy a cough remedy Bromhexine. It is not expensive or too cheap. Rather, its value can be attributed to the average. But many still try to find a cure for an even lower price.
It turns out that this drug does not have cheaper analogues, but there is a list of drugs that are similar in pharmacological properties, but they cost more, although the effect of them is the same as that of the medication in question. Therefore, let us draw the attention of everyone who wants to find a cheap and effective analogue to Bromhexine: these do not exist in principle.
Having dealt with the issue of cheap similar drugs, let's take a closer look at the properties of the medication, which today is used by many adults and children in order to get rid of cough.
The medicine "Bromhexine"
So, this medication is taken with cough. And this raises a very important question for patients about the medicine “Bromhexine” for which cough to take. Here we give a detailed answer. The drug "Bromhexine" for cough prescribes in cases of its dry variety and with difficult to separate thick sputum in the bronchi.
In pharmacies, this tool can be found in the form of tablets (0.008 and 0.0016 g), dragees (0.004 or 0.008 or 0.012 g), syrup, medicine, oral solution, solution for parenteral use.
The drug "Bromhexine": a cheap analogue
On sale, you can find this medicine under such names as “Lysomucin”, “Bromhexine chloride”, “Mukovin”, “Bisolvon”, “Brexol”, “Solvin”, “Bromobene”, “Brodizol”, “Bizolvon”, “Bromksin” , "Brokokin", "Bromobenzonium", "Fulphen A", "Mugotsil".
The listed preparations, as well as for the Bromhexine analogues, include the active substance Bromhexine. In principle, many pharmacists consider these drugs equal peers of the medication in question. Their cost does not differ from the original means.
Many people who are looking specifically for the drug "Bromhexine" analogues pay more attention to the cost. And experts say that it is necessary to focus on the concentration of the main active substance.
Effective Bromhexine analogues are the only ones that contain the same dosage of bromhexine as the drug considered in the article. You need to know this.
There are also analogues with the pharmacological properties of the drug "Bromhexine", but the active substance in them is different. So, you can replace this medication with drugs “ACC”, “Lazolvan”, “Ambroxol”, “Ambrobene”. They are also not cheap compared to Bromhexine itself.
If a special effect is expected from the drugs used, then you do not need to look for cheap drugs, but take the drug prescribed by your doctor. As mentioned above, it is impossible to select analogues for Bromhexine cheaper.
The advice of competent doctors comes down to the fact that every buyer of drugs should pay attention to the manufacturer thereof. So, the highest quality are European medicines, while Russian and Indian do not shine with quality, although according to the instructions they contain the same amount of active substances.
The drug "Bromhexine" is produced both in Russia and in other countries. Choosing an analogue, look at the manufacturer and draw conclusions. Cheaper, of course, will be the form of the drug Bromhexine Russian-made.
So we figured out the question of which Bromhexine analogues can be bought cheaper in domestic pharmacies. How effective they are, you will be able to check only on personal experience.
If your budget is limited for the purchase of medicines, then look for the Bromhexin drug, a Russian analogue, that is, domestic production.
Instructions for use
The drug Bromhexine is available for children and adults. The instructions, despite the manufacturer of the medicine (Berlin-Chemie, Rusfarm, Ratiopharm, Nycomed, Aegis, Grindeks, Ferein), and the dosage forms are identical (we are talking about analogues for the active substance )
This remedy is prescribed for inflammation of the trachea and lungs, bronchitis, pneumonia, dry cough, sputum that is difficult to separate.
The main active substance causes secretion by the glands of the bronchi, due to which sputum is diluted, as a result of which an expectorant effect and sputum exit are ensured.
This is a low-toxic drug, therefore it is widely applicable for the treatment of children of different age groups.
There are no contraindications to taking the medicine as such. Possible side effects with prolonged use: intestinal disorders, nausea, exacerbation of stomach ulcers, allergies.
It is not recommended to take this medicine in the first trimester of pregnancy, with diseases of the digestive system, as well as with individual intolerance contained in the components.
The cost of Bromhexine
Depending on the form of release, the cost indicator also varies. So, a pack of tablets from ten to fifty pieces, depending on the manufacturer, costs 12-45 rubles, syrup - 70 rubles, drops - 130 rubles.
The drug "Bromhexine Nycomed"
This medicine is an analogue of the one considered for the active substance. It is prescribed for bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma. This solution for oral administration is prescribed for both adults and children from two years old in a certain dose specified in the instructions.
The cost of this drug is one hundred and fifty rubles. The active substance is bromhexine. The manufacturer is the Nycomed company.
The medicine "Bronchotil" ("Broncholitin")
It is also an analogue, the active substance of which is bromhexine. Producers - the domestic company AI CN or the Russian company Pharmstandard. It is prescribed for acute bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma. Available in tablets, and in drops, and in syrup.
On sale is rare, so its cost is not fixed.
The drug "Bromhexine Berlin-Chemie"
This is the most widespread analogue of Bromhexine for children, which is available in the form of tablets, dragees and oral solution. The manufacturer of this medicine is Berlin-Chemie AG / Menarini Group (Germany).
The average cost of tablets and dragees is 160 rubles, a solution - 153 rubles. The main active ingredient is bromhexine. The analogue "Bromhexine Berlin-Chemie" is prescribed for asthma, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, emphysema. This is an expectorant
for the mucolytic spectrum of exposure.
The German-made Bromhexine Berlin-Chemi analogue is of high quality, so there is always a demand for it.
The medicine "Bromhexine Ratiopharm"
This is an analogue of Bromhexine in the form of a syrup. The manufacturer is the German company Ratiopharm GmbH. This is a relatively inexpensive drug. It is prescribed for acute and chronic diseases of the lungs and bronchi, accompanied by complications of sputum discharge. It is produced only in the form of a syrup with a concentration of the active substance that is optimal for adults and for children.
The drug "Vero Bromhexine"
This is another analogue of the active substance. Available in the form of dragees, drops, solution for injections, syrup and tablets for adults and children. This drug is produced by Veropharm OJSC. The cost of a blister of tablets in the amount of ten pieces is about 20 rubles.
A remedy is prescribed for respiratory diseases, pneumonia, tuberculosis, bronchitis of varying complexity.
The drug "Bromhexine Acre"
This is another analogue of domestic production. It is produced by the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Plant OJSC AKRIKHIN in the form of syrup. The cost of the bottle is about 140 rubles.
It is prescribed for both adults and children during colds, with bronchitis, inflammatory processes of the respiratory system, pneumonia. It is a mucolytic expectorant.
The medicine "Bromhexine Grindeks"
It is also an effective analogue of Bromhexine. It is produced by the Latvian company JSC Grindeks in the form of tablets and syrup. Children's form provided. The drug is inexpensive.
A medication is also prescribed for acute bronchitis, pneumonia and pneumonia, in which it is difficult to get rid of the mucus and sputum that accumulates as a result of inflammatory processes.
The drug "Bronchostop"
This analogue of Bromhexine is produced by Quizda Pharma (Germany). The form of the drug is lozenges, drop solution or syrup. The basis is herbal components. This analogue of the drug "Bromhexine" is not according to the active substance, but according to pharmacological properties.
It is prescribed during cough and colds. It has an expectorant effect and is a combination agent that relieves inflammation.
This medicine costs about 300 rubles, in particular, syrup. It is not cheap, but it effectively helps with running coughs.
As you can see, from the above series of medicines it is impossible to choose analogues that are cheap for Bromhexine. The instruction of each of them says that they are all released without a prescription. So with self-treatment, adhere strictly to the instructions so as not to cause side effects.
Once again, pay attention to the fact that cheaper, of course, are drugs produced in Russia, but their effectiveness may be several times lower compared to samples of foreign pharmaceutical companies. The action of a cheap analogue can be slower, of course, and the treatment time is delayed. Therefore, choose one of two ways, one - to buy an expensive drug and recover in a week, or cheap and be sick longer.
Always cherish your health and take effective medications not only for coughing, but also for other diseases. Follow the advice of your doctor!