Ambocus 6 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| 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
Ambroxol hydrates mucus, improves sputum rheology, stimulates production of surfactant, 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 (1/2 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day
- 5-10 years: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day
- 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
Avoid simultaneous use with antitussives like Codeine
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic responses like eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not advised in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. Safety during lactation not established
Precautions & Warnings
Give cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders. Use with caution in patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency
Therapeutic Class
Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
Protect from direct light, Store in a dry place not exceeding 30°C, Keep out of reach of children