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Brovent is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Other than this, Brovent has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Brovent is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Brovent include Throat Irritation, Constipation, Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Brovent as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Brovent go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Brovent's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Brovent related warnings talks about Brovent's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Brovent can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Brovent in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. The section on Brovent contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Brovent may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Brovent is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Brovent is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Brovent safe for pregnant women?
Brovent has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Brovent without medical advice.
Is the use of Brovent safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Brovent. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Brovent on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Brovent on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Brovent on the Liver?
Side effects of Brovent rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Brovent on the Heart?
Brovent is rarely harmful for the heart.
Brovent should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brovent unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Brovent habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Brovent is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Brovent
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Brovent together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Brovent
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Brovent.
Yes, Brovent can cause an increase in sweating but it occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. It occurs due to stimulation of sweat glands which causes increased release of sweat from these glands.
Brovent is a prescription drug, hence do not take Brovent without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Brovent causes anxiety, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Yes, Brovent causes drowsiness or dizziness but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug. Do not take up activities such as driving while taking this drug.
Yes, Brovent can cause insomnia in very few cases but this occurs very rarely. To tackle this your doctor may switch your medications or lower its dosage.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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