Ambrocod 15 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Amulet pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Productive cough
- Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts
- Inflammatory disease of rhinopharyngeal tract
- Asthmatic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic pneumonia
Pharmacology
Ambroxol improves sputum rheology by hydrating mechanism leading to liquefaction of mucus, stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant by alveolar cells, reduces bronchial hyperactivity, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric Drops:
- 0-6 months: 0.5 ml 2 times a day
- 6-12 months: 1 ml 2 times a day
- 1-2 years: 1.25 ml 2 times a day
- Syrup:
- 2-5 years: 2.5 ml 2-3 times a day
- 5-10 years: 5 ml 2-3 times a day
- 10 years and adults: 10 ml 3 times a day
- Sustained release capsule: Adult and children over 12 years old: 1 capsule once daily
Interaction
Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g.Codeine) because phlegm might not be expectorated
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal side effects, allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria, or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
Advised not to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. Safety during lactation not established yet
Precautions & Warnings
Cautious use in patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration, convulsive disorders, hepatic and renal insufficiency
Therapeutic Class
Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
Protect from direct light exposure, Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, Keep out of the reach of children.