Active ingredient: Bromhexine hydrochloride
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information or if you have any concerns or questions about using Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid?
2. What should I know before I use Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid?
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid?
5. What should I know while using Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid?
6. Are there any side effects?
7. Product details
1. Why am I using Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid?
Bisolvon Chesty Forte contains double strength bromhexine hydrochloride. Bromhexine hydrochloride which thins and loosens mucus to help clear stubborn chest congestion.
It relieves chesty coughs and breathing difficulties due to excess mucus in cold, flu and respiratory tract infections.
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid are used in conditions where breathing is difficult because there are a lot of secretions (also referred to as mucus) in your air passages. Such conditions include:
- common cold
- flu
- infections of the respiratory tract
2. What should I know before I use Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid?
Warnings
Do not use Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid if:
- You are allergic to Bromhexine hydrochloride, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
- Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
- Do not take Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid if you have fructose intolerance.
- If you are not sure if you have these allergies or this condition, you should raise those concerns with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not use Bisolvon Chesty products in children under 6 years of age (see Children).
- Do not take Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid after the EXPIRY DATE on the carton or bottle.
If you take this medicine after the expiry date, it may not work as well.
- Do not take Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid if:
- you have a persistent or chronic cough such as coughs occurring with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or cough accompanied by excess phlegm.
- you have, or have had any of the following conditions:
– liver problems
– kidney problems
– stomach ulcers.
If you are not sure if you have, or have had any of these conditions, you should raise those concerns with your doctor or pharmacist.
Before taking Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid, it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, obtained with or without a doctor’s prescription.
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid may increase the amount of antibiotic penetration. Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant during your course of medication.
Special care is recommended during pregnancy. The benefits of Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid must be assessed against any risks. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid while you are pregnant.
The use of Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid during the first trimester is not recommended.
Check with your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed during your course of medication.
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid are expected to enter the breast milk.
It is not recommended that Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid be taken by women who are breastfeeding.
Children
- Do not use Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid in children under 6 years of age. Use in children 6 – 11 years only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner.
- Bisolvon Chesty Oral Liquid, Bisolvon Chesty Kids Oral Liquid, Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid and Bisolvon Chesty Forte Tablets are available for children between 6 and 11 years of age.
- Do not use Bisolvon Chesty Oral Liquid, Bisolvon Chesty Kids Oral Liquid, Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid or Bisolvon Chesty Forte Tablets in children under 6 years.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins or supplements you are taking and if these affect Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid.
4. How do I use Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid?
How much to take
The recommended doses for Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid in adults and children are stated below:
Adults and children over 12 years:
- 5 mL three times a day when necessary
- This dose can be increased to 10 mL three times a day for the first 7 days
Children 6 – 11 years:
- 5 mL three times a day when necessary
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information if you have been advised to take a different dose.
- Follow the instructions provided with the medicine.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
If you use too many Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid
If you think that you have used too many Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid, you may need urgent medical attention.
You should immediately:
- phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling 13 11 26) in Australia, or - the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764766) in New Zealand, or
- contact your doctor, or
- go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while using Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid?
When you take Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid, you may notice an increase in thin watery mucus from your air passages. This is common when you take Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid and is due to the way Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid works, helping to remove mucus by making it easier to cough up.
The maximum recommended daily dose of Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid for children 6 – 11 years of age (15 mL) contains at least 3.75 g of maltitol and up to 0.6 g of sorbitol.
The maximum recommended adult daily dose (30 mL) of Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid contains at least 7.5 g of maltitol and up to 1.2 g of sorbitol.
Products containing maltitol and sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea in some people. This is more likely if several products containing maltitol, sorbitol or related substances are consumed at the same time.
Things you should do
If your symptoms persist, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
Your doctor or pharmacist will assess your condition and decide if you should continue to take Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid or if a new treatment plan is needed.
Stop taking Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any skin reaction with severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose or genitals. These may be symptoms of a severe allergic reaction that requires urgent medical attention.
There have been very rare reports of severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Lyell’s Syndrome with products containing bromhexine.
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid.
Driving or using machines
When used as recommended, and when there are no side effects, Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid are not known to have any effect on the ability to drive or operate machinery.
Looking after your medicine
Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.
- Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid should be kept in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat or sunlight; for example, do not store it:
- in the bathroom or near a sink, or
- in the car or on window sills.
Keep Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid where children cannot reach it.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
If you no longer need to use this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about side effects from taking Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid.
Less serious side effects
| Less serious side effects | What to do |
Gastrointestinal related
Head and neurology related
Liver related
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Speak to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects and they worry you. |
Serious side effects
| Serious side effects | What to do |
Serious allergic reactions have occurred with the use of Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid. Symptoms of allergic reactions are listed here:
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Call your doctor straight away, or go straight to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of these serious side effects. |
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you feel unwell during or after taking Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems in Australia and nzphvc.otago.ac.nz/reporting in New Zealand.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
7. Product details
This medicine is available over-the-counter without a doctor’s prescription.
What Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid contains
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid contains:
| Active ingredient (main ingredient) |
Each 5mL of Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid contains bromhexine hydrochloride 8 mg. |
| Other ingredients (inactive ingredients) |
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid look like
Bisolvon Chesty Forte is the brand name of your medicine. The Oral Liquid is a clear to almost clear and colourless to almost colourless solution with an aroma of chocolate and cherry.
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid is available in bottles containing 200 mL with a tamper-evident cap.
Each carton is labelled with the Australian Registration Number AUST R 133204.
Who distributes Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid are made in France.
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid is supplied in Australia by:
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare,
87 Yarraman Place, Virginia,
Qld 4014 Australia.
Toll-free: 1800 818 806
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid is supplied in New Zealand by:
Sanofi-Aventis New Zealand Limited,
Auckland, New Zealand.
Toll-free: 0800 283 684
Registration No AUST R 133204
Registration No TT50-0645/2 in New Zealand
This leaflet was prepared in June 2021.
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