Side Effects:

Common Irritation of ear, Allergic skin rash, Dizziness, Headache.

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Brohex Syrup

Tell your doctor if you have ever had or are suffering from stomach ulcer. You may not be prescribed Bromhexine as it can aggravate your problem.
Inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease or asthma.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to Bromhexine or any of its ingredients.

Expert advice for Levodil Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Levodil to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Levodil and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Bromhexine an antihistamine?
No, Bromhexineis not an antihistamine.

Q. What is Levodil?
Levodil is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.

Q. Can I take Levodil with prednisone?
Levodil and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Levodil immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Levodil a narcotic substance?
No, Levodil is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.

Q. Can I take Levodil with loratadine?
Levodil can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Levodil with esomeprazole?
Levodil can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Levodil affect birth control?
Levodil can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Levodil with birth control pills.

Q. Can I take Levodil for a tooth infection?
Levodil is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Can I take Levodil for streptococcal throat infection?
Levodil is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Is Levodil same as ciprofloxacin?
Levodil and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Levodil is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Levodil 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Levodil is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Levodil is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Levodil for tonsillitis?
Levodil is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Can I take Levodil with guaifenesin?
Levodil can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Levodil with paracetamol?
Levodil can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Levodil contain sulfa?
Levodil does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Levodil cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Levodil does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Levodil.

Q. Does Levodil expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Levodil has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.

Q. Does Levodil treat bacterial vaginosis?
Levodil is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis. If you think you have bacterial vaginosis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Does Levodil cause dry mouth?
Levodil does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Levodil as it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Is Levodil safe to use?
Levodil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Is Levodil penicillin?
Levodil is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Is Levodil a steroid?
Levodil is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Is Levodil a quinolone?
Yes, Levodil belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.