Ambrokof 15 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
Indications
- Productive cough
- Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts
- Chronic pneumonia
- Inflammatory disease of rhinopharyngeal tract
- Bronchiectasis
- Asthmatic bronchitis bronchial asthma with thick expectoration
Pharmacology
- Active metabolite of bromhexine
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism
- Liquefaction of mucus
- Reduces dyspnea
- Stimulates production of phospholipids
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improves airway patency in COPD patients
Dosage & Administration
- Average daily dose after meal
- Pediatric Drops
- Syrup
- Sustained release capsule
- Dosage for different age groups
Interaction
- Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives
- eg. Codeine
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Epigastric pain
- Stomach overfill feeling
- Rare allergic responses
- Eruption
- Urticaria
- Angioneurotic edema
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 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