Boxol SR 75 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 5.01 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.30)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Opsonin 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
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect than bromhexine
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism for liquefaction of mucus
- Stimulates production of phospholipids
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Average daily dose after meal
- Pediatric Drops
- Syrup
- Sustained release capsule
- Age-specific dosages
Interaction
- Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic responses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies
- Advised not to use 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
- Protect from direct light exposure
- Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children