Histachlor (25+8) Tablet

Histachlor (25+8) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Oyster Labs Limited. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Bromhexine, Diphenhydramine. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 1.35 (arround $0.0189 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Bromhexine+ Diphenhydramine)
Pharma Company :Oyster Labs Limited
Brand Label :Histachlor (25+8)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Bromhexine-8 mg
  • Diphenhydramine-25 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 0.14 INR (arround $0.00196 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 1.35 INR (arround $0.0189 US Dollar)

Drug details for Histachlor (25+8)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Histachlor (25+8) are :

  • Bromhexine-8 mg
  • Diphenhydramine-25 mg

Bromhexine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secretion especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease and bronchiectisis.

For more details on Bromhexine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Bromhexine..

Diphenhydramine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Diphenhydramine is used to relieve red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. Diphenhydramine is also used to relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation. Diphenhydramine is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, and to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Diphenhydramine is also used to control abnormal movements in people who have early stage parkinsonian syndrome (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) or who are experiencing movement problems as a side effect of a medication.Diphenhydramine will relieve the symptoms of these conditions but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Diphenhydramine should not be used to cause sleepiness in children. Diphenhydramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.

Anti allergic, antitussive, antiemetic, antianxiolytic, hypnotic to treat drug induced extra pyramidal side effects.

For more details on Diphenhydramine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Diphenhydramine..

Histachlor (25+8) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Histachlor (25+8), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Bromhexine-8 mg Diphenhydramine-25 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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