Mubrox 6 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Hallmark pharmaceuticals 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
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism for liquefaction of mucus
- Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant
- 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 for adults and children over 12 years old
Interaction
Not to be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine)
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria, or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not advised to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. Safety during lactation not established yet
Precautions & Warnings
Should be given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
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