Ambroxol

tablets, syrup

Composition: each tablet contains ambroxol hydrochloride 30 mg

Each 5 ml of the syrup contains ambroxol hydrochloride 15 mg

What is Ambroxol?

Ambroxol is a clinically proven systemically active mucolytic agent. When administered orally onset of action occurs after about 30 minutes. The breakdown of acid mucopolysaccharide fibers makes the sputum thinner and less viscous and therefore more easily removed by coughing. Although sputum volume eventually decreases, its viscosity remains low for as long as treatment is maintained.

Ambroxol Indications

All forms of tracheobronchitis, emphysema with bronchitis pneumoconiosis, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions, bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma. During acute exacerbations of bronchitis it should be given with the appropriate antibiotic.

Ambroxol Contraindications

There are no absolute contraindications but in patients with gastric ulceration relative caution should be observed.

Ambroxol Side effects

Occasional gastrointestinal side effects may occur but these are normally mild.

Precautions

It is advisable to avoid use during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Ambroxol Dosage

Adults: daily dose of 30 mg (one Ambroxol tablet )to 120 mg (4 Ambroxol tablets) taken in 2 to 3 divided doses

Children up to 2 years: half a teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup twice daily

Children 2 - 5 years: half a teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup 3 times daily

Children over 5 years: One teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup 2-3 times daily.

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees celsius.

Keep all medicine out of reach of children.

How Supplied

Box of 10 ,1000 tablets.
Syrup - bottles of 60 ml, 120 ml.

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