Medicine Brand

A-Cold Vet(Bolus)

Bromhexine Hydrochloride 100 mg (Bolus) / 10 mg (WSP)

Strength

100 mg (Bolus) / 10 mg (WSP)

Dosage Form

WSP

Indication

Treatment of respiratory disorders associated with productive cough in livestock, Dogs, Cats & Pigs. Includes CCRD, CRD, Infectious bronchitis, Laryngotracheitis, Infectious Coryza, Influenza, Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, Rhinitis and Cough etc.

Mode of Action

Bromhexine Hydrochloride is a mucolytic agent, acts on mucus by degrading mucopolysaccharide fibres making phlegm less viscous and thinner, thus eases expectoration.

Dose Guidance

Dogtreatment
PO

Dose

2

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

5 days

Purpose

treatment

One bolus for 25 kg

Cattreatment
PO

Dose

1

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

7 days

Purpose

treatment

Cattletreatment
Oral

Dose

0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

5 days

Purpose

treatment

One bolus for 200 kg

Horse
PO

Dose

0.2 – 0.4

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

5 days

Or one bolus for 250-500 kg

Pigtreatment
PO

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

5 days

Purpose

treatment

Or 1 bolus for 200-500 kg

Contraindications

Contraindicated in animals hypersensitive to it. Do not use in cases of pulmonary oedema.

Alternatives

— other brands with Bromhexine Hydrochloride

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) dose, price and withdrawal period

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) is a veterinary wsp containing Bromhexine Hydrochloride (100 mg (Bolus) / 10 mg (WSP)) from ACME.

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) dose in dog

For treatment, the recommended dose of A-Cold Vet(Bolus) in dog is 2 mg/kg, given orally, twice daily for 5 days. One bolus for 25 kg.

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) dose in cat

For treatment, the recommended dose of A-Cold Vet(Bolus) in cat is 1 mg/kg, given orally, once daily for 7 days.

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) dose in cattle

For treatment, the recommended dose of A-Cold Vet(Bolus) in cattle is 0.5 mg/kg, given orally, once daily for 5 days. One bolus for 200 kg.

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) dose in horse

The recommended dose of A-Cold Vet(Bolus) in horse is 0.2–0.4 mg/kg, given orally, once daily for 5 days. Or one bolus for 250-500 kg.

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) dose in pig

For treatment, the recommended dose of A-Cold Vet(Bolus) in pig is 0.2–0.5 mg/kg, given orally, once daily for 5 days. Or 1 bolus for 200-500 kg.

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) price

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) is priced at BDT 400.00 for a pack of 40 bolus.

A-Cold Vet(Bolus) withdrawal period

In livestock, the withdrawal period for A-Cold Vet(Bolus) is meat 1 day. Should not be used in cattle producing milk for human consumption.

In pig, the withdrawal period for A-Cold Vet(Bolus) is meat 0 days.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.