Broflex

What is it?

An Antimuscarine Or Anticholinergic Preparation, Produced In The Form Of A Pink Syrup Containing 5mg Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Per 5ml.

Medical Uses

Parkinsonism, Including Drug- Induced.

Dosage

Adults, 2mg Each Day At First Increasing Over A Period Of Days By 1 Or 2mg To A Usual Maintenance Dose Of 5-15mg, In 3 To 4 Divided Doses. Maximum Daily Dose Is 20mg.

Special Care

Pregnant Or Breastfeeding Women, High Blood Pressure, Enlarged Prostate Gland, Obstruction Of Gastrointestinal Tract, Heart, Liver Or Kidney Disease. Withdraw Drug Slowly.

Avoid Use

Children, Glaucoma.

Possible Drug And Food Interactions

Antidepressants, Antihistamines, Phenothiazines, Amantadine, Maois, Disopyramide.

Known Side Effects

Anti-Cholinergic Effects Including Gastrointestinaldisturbances, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Blurred Vision, Sometimes Nervousness, Hypersensitivity, Tachycardia (Raised Heart Beat Rate), Urinary Retention. Insusceptible Patients And/Or With Higher Doses, Psychiatric Disturbances, Mental Confusion, Excitability Which May Require Treatment To Be Discontinued.

Manufacturer

Alliance.