Ambolos 15 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Sn pharmaceutical ltd |
Title
- Ambroxol Syrup
Categories
- Medicine
- Respiratory Health
- Cough Expectorants
Description
- Ambroxol syrup is indicated for productive cough, acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts, inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, chronic pneumonia, and more. It has pharmacological properties that improve sputum rheology, stimulate production of surfactant, and reduce bronchial hyperactivity. It comes in pediatric drops, syrup, and sustained release capsule forms.
Dimensions
- N/A
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Reduces dyspnea
- Facilitates expectoration of mucus
- Improves airway patency
Materials
- N/A
Technical Specifications
- Average daily doses for different age groups
- Instructions for administration based on age
Design Elements
- N/A
Usability Features
- Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives like codeine
- Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
- Should be given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
Indications
- Productive cough
- Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts with viscid mucus
- Inflammatory disease of rhinopharyngeal tract associated with viscid mucus
- Asthmatic bronchitis bronchial asthma with thick expectoration
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic pneumonia
- More
Pharmacology
- Ambroxol is the active metabolite of bromhexine
- Improves sputum rheology by hydrating mechanism leading to liquefaction of mucus
- Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant by alveolar cells
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Has anti-inflammatory properties
- Improves airway patency in patients with COPD
Dosage & Administration
- Average daily doses for different age groups
- Instructions for administration based on age
Interaction
- Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives like codeine
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain, stomach overfill feeling
- Rare allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria, or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies show no harmful effects
- Advised not to use 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
- Patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency should take 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