Brox-CZ Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is brox-cz tablet used for?
Brox-CZ Tablet is a combination medicine containing Cetirizine (5mg) and Ambroxol (60mg). Cetirizine is an antihistamine that relieves allergy symptoms like sneezing and runny nose, while Ambroxol is a mucolytic that helps thin and loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up. It is used for treating allergic cough, respiratory congestion, and associated symptoms.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine + Ambroxol
- Manufacturer: Rax Health Care Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ brox-cz tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, cough with thick mucus, upper respiratory tract infections
Off-label uses: Chronic urticaria, COPD exacerbations
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine + Ambroxol |
| Brand Name | Amcold |
| Manufacturer | Rax Health Care Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Mucolytic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 25ยฐC (77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cetirizine: Selective H1 receptor antagonist; Ambroxol: Increases airway secretion and reduces mucus viscosity
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take brox-cz tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of brox-cz tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions
- Hepatotoxicity (rare)
- Arrhythmias (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased sedation and dizziness |
| CNS Depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedative effect |
| MAO Inhibitors | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- MAOIs
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Digoxin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption of cetirizine
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, CNS effects, respiratory status
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cetirizine excreted in milk; Ambroxol likely safe
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; gastric lavage if recent
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose