Ambroxol Hydrochloride
Dosage form: 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 works to thin down and break up phlegm (sputum) and is used to clear congestion in the treatment of respiratory diseases which have thick phlegm or too much phlegm. Ambroxol is also used as a pain reliever for sore throats as it has a local numbing effect.
Ambroxol starts working about 30 minutes after it has been taken. 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.
Related/similar drugs
acetylcysteine, Mucinex DM, dextromethorphan / guaifenesin, Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM, Mucomyst, Tussin DM
How Supplied
Box of 10 ,1000 tablets.
Syrup - bottles of 60 ml, 120 ml.
Further information
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