Amboxol 6 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 23.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Active metabolite of bromhexine
- Bronchosecretolytic effect
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism
- Liquefaction of mucus
- Reduces dyspnea
- Stimulates production of phospholipids
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric Drops: 0-6 months - 0.5 ml 2 times a day
- Pediatric Drops: 6-12 months - 1 ml 2 times a day
- Pediatric Drops: 1-2 years - 1.25 ml 2 times a day
- Syrup: 2-5 years - 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day
- Syrup: 5-10 years - 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day
- Syrup: 10 years and adults - 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 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
- Phlegm might not be expectorated
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Epigastric pain
- Rare allergic responses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies have shown no harmful effect
- Advised not to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester
- Safety during lactation not established yet
Precautions & Warnings
- Given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
- Patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency should take it with caution
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