Frequently asked question 

Bisolvon® Chesty is used to treat chesty, productive coughs. Its active ingredient bromhexine makes thick, sticky mucus thinner and more liquid so it is easier to cough up. Bisolvon® Chesty clears chest congestion and helps the body recover from cough.

Bisolvon Dry is used to treat dry, irritating, non-productive coughs. It eases irritating dry cough by reducing the sensitivity of the cough reflex (=urge to cough). Bisolvon Dry® helps calm the cough so you can breathe easier.

Bisolvon® products are available at pharmacies across Australia If you can’t find Bisolvon® Chesty or Dry products at your pharmacy, ask the staff for assistance.

Bromhexine, the active ingredient in Bisolvon® Chesty is a proven substance with a long tradition. Over 40 years ago, Bromhexine was developed as a synthetic derivate of vasicine, with good effectiveness in loosening and liquefying congested phlegm in the airways. The Asian plant Adhatoda vasica contains vasicine. Vasicine was already well known in the Ayurvedic medicine for its phlegm loosening properties in the airways. Bromhexine was first introduced in the form of Bisolvon® in 1963 and has proven to be a trusted aid in the treatment of over 1 billion patients suffering from productive cough. It is classified as a mucolytic,as it thins down mucus, making it easier to cough up and clear chest congestion.

Bisolvon® Chesty Liquid, Bisolvon® Chesty Forte Liquid and Bisolvon® Dry do not contain sugar and can be taken by diabetics. Diabetics do need to be aware that Bisolvon® Chesty Tablets and Bisolvon® Chesty Soluble Tablets do contain sugar. Always read the label and consult a healthcare professional for advice before taking a medicine if you are unsure.

Always read the label for your medicine whilst most Bisolvon products should be kept in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not store in direct sunlight or heat. Keep your medicine where children cannot reach it.

Yes all Bisolvon® products are gluten free.

Please refer to the carton and consumer medicine information leaflet before giving Bisolvon® to your child. There you will find the appropriate dosage recommendation depending on the age your child. You should consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Children are especially susceptible to common colds because they have not yet developed resistance to most of the viruses that cause them. But an immature immune system is not the only thing that makes kids vulnerable. They also tend to spend lots of time with other children and are not always careful about washing their hands, which makes it easy for a common cold to spread.

No. It is very important to follow the dosage instructions on the product leaflet.

Always see your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within one week. Your medical practitioner can advise you whether you should continue to take Bisolvon® . Please always refer to the consumer medicine information leaflet or ask your doctor or pharmacist for the appropriate duration of medication in your specific case.

The dosage that is indicated on the instruction leaflet or that has been recommended by your doctor or pharmacist is best for the type and severity of your ailment. GIVEN DOSING RECOMMENDATIONS ARE CLINICALLY PROVEN

Some smokers suffer from chronic cough. The cause of this cough is the constant burden to the airways. Bisolvon® helps to clear phlegm from the airways in this special patient population. Ask your medical practitioner about whether this could be helpful for you.

Seek medical advice if you have taken more than the recommended dose of any Bisolvon® product. Advice can be provided by a doctor, pharmacists or by calling the emergency information hotline in your country.

None of the Bisolvon® products require any special storage conditions however they should be kept at temperature below 25. Bisolvon® should be kept where children cannot reach it.

As with all medications, you should ask for your doctor's advice if you are pregnant, likely to become pregnant or are breastfeeding or likely to be breastfeeding before you start taking Bisolvon®.

A non-productive cough is dry and tickling - a repeated irritation of the respiratory tract and usually without producing phlegm. This cough can for example be caused by cigarette smoke, dust or allergies. Sometimes it remains for a couple of days or even weeks as a post symptom of a common cold.

Yes. For example, in the case of a common cold or flu, there are often different cough phases: At first a dry cough that later turns more and more into a chesty cough. The chesty cough can be followed again by a dry cough, which might last for a longer time period.

Whether you should consult a doctor is dependant on the individual situation. In general contact a doctor if your cough lasts longer than about a week, if you are feverish, or if you have persistent chest pain or difficulty breathing. See your doctor immediately if you are coughing up blood.

This depends on the type of cough. A dry, irritating cough can be very troublesome and can be treated with remedy that calms the cough. To stop unproductive cough allow you to have restful nights and recover faster. In a common cold this dry cough often turns into a productive cough that goes along with an increased production of sticky thick mucus. In order to help clear the airways, a cough suppressant (calming the cough) should now be avoided  - or only taken at night to allow a restful sleep and let the chest recover from exhausting coughing. In this stage of productive cough, it is generally advisable to use a product such as Bisolvon® Chesty, to help clear out the phlegm and cure the cough. If the cough does not get better within about a week, please see your doctor.

Yes. Bisolvon® Chesty helps to remove sticky phlegm from the airways faster and more easily. Therefore, the frequency of coughing may be increased in order to remove the increased amount of phlegm. Later, the frequency of coughing and the amount of phlegm coughed up decreases. If not, ask for medical advice.

• Get a lot of rest.
• Make sure you get enough vitamins by eating fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Take warm-to-hot-to-cold footbaths.
• Use chest compresses and inhale warm vapours.
• Don’t forget to wash your hands after blowing your nose.

• Go out for walks in the fresh air.
• Take a sauna.
• Take hot and cold showers.
• Get sufficient sleep and avoid unnecessary stress.
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, spinach and broccoli are all highly recommended. You can also take vitamin preparations.

Smokers do suffer from cough at a higher rate than non-smokers.

sudden onset; dry cough; headache, muscle aches and tiredness; high fever and chills; sore throat and stuffy nose.

Yes. If you develop a more severe fever, sore and swollen glands or a chesty cough with yellow or green phlegm you may have a bacterial infection, which may require antibiotic treatment. Visit your medical professional for advice.

Whether you should consult a doctor is dependant on the individual situation. In general contact a doctor if your cold lasts longer than about a week, if you are feverish, or if you have persistent chest pain or difficulty breathing. The flu can be a dangerous illness, especially for small children, pregnant women, people with chronic illness or elderly people. It is important to remember that complications from cold or flu infections can be dangerous for children. Always contact your healthcare professional if your child’s temperature reaches 38°C / 110.4° F or above.

• Get a lot of rest.
• Make sure you get enough vitamins by eating fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Use compresses and inhale warm vapours.
• Don’t forget to wash your hands after blowing your nose.

• Go out for walks in the fresh air.
• Take a sauna.
• Take hot and cold showers.
• Get sufficient sleep and avoid unnecessary stress.
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, spinach and broccoli are all highly recommended. You can also take vitamin preparations.