Lytex SR 75 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 5.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 275.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Productive cough
- Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts
- Rhinopharyngeal tract inflammatory disease
- Asthmatic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic pneumonia etc.
Pharmacology
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect of active metabolite
- Improves sputum rheology
- Liquefaction of mucus
- Stimulates surfactant production
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric drops for different age groups
- Syrup dosage for different age groups
- Sustained release capsule dosage for adults and children over 12 years old
Interaction
Not to be taken simultaneously with antitussives
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Rare allergic responses like eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies
- Advised not to use during the 1st trimester
- Safety during lactation not established
Precautions & Warnings
- Cautious use for 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