Safoxol 75 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ambroxol hydrochloride
Company Beacon pharmaceuticals plc
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Indications

  • Productive cough
  • Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts
  • Inflammatory disease of rhinopharyngeal tract
  • Asthmatic bronchitis
  • Bronchiectasis

Pharmacology

  • Greater bronchosecretolytic effect than bromhexine
  • Improves sputum rheology
  • Hydrating mechanism for liquefaction of mucus
  • Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant
  • Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
  • Anti-inflammatory properties

Dosage & Administration

  • Average daily dose
  • Pediatric Drops dosage
  • Syrup dosage
  • Sustained release capsule dosage

Interaction

  • Not to be taken simultaneously with antitussives

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal side effects
  • Allergic responses

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies
  • Not advised in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester
  • Safety during lactation not established

Precautions & Warnings

  • Cautious use for patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration
  • Cautious use for patients with convulsive disorders
  • Cautious use for patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency

Therapeutic Class

  • Cough expectorants & mucolytics

Storage Conditions

  • Protection from light exposure
  • Storage in a dry place
  • Temperature limitation
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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