Bromhexine (1005mg) + Cetirizine (8mg) + Diethylcarbamazine (NA)

🩺 Quick Overview

A fixed-dose combination (FDC) medication primarily used in the Indian market for the symptomatic treatment of allergic respiratory conditions complicated by thick mucus and potential parasitic (filarial) involvement. Bromhexine is a mucolytic, Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine, and Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is an anti-filarial agent. This combination is specifically formulated for conditions where allergy, bronchospasm, and filarial infection may co-exist or present with overlapping symptoms, such as Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia (TPE).

Medical Uses

  • Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia (TPE)
  • Allergic bronchitis with thick tenacious sputum
  • Cough associated with allergic conditions and viscous secretions

Side Effects

  • Somnolence, drowsiness, fatigue (Cetirizine)
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, epigastric pain)
  • Thinning of bronchial secretions (expected)

💊 Dosage

One tablet twice daily after meals. The exact DEC dose must be verified; common strengths are 50mg or 100mg of DEC per tablet.

🏭 Available Brands

Ascoril D Plus Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Bromhexine-DC Mankind Pharma Ltd.Chericof-D Cipla Ltd.Kofarest-D Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.