Amboral 15 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 30.11
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
Company | Pharmadesh laboratories ltd |
Also available as |
Title
Amboral Cough Expectorant Syrup
Categories
- Medicine
- Cough Expectorant
- Mucolytic
- Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Pharmaceutical
Description
Amboral is indicated for productive cough, acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts, inflammatory diseases of the rhinopharyngeal tract, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and chronic pneumonia. It improves sputum rheology, liquefies mucus, stimulates production of surfactant, reduces bronchial hyperactivity, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It should be administered cautiously in patients with certain medical conditions and stored in specific conditions.
Indications
- Productive cough
- Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts
- Inflammatory disease of rhinopharyngeal tract
- Asthmatic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic pneumonia
Mode of Action
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect than bromhexine
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism for 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 dose
- Pediatric drops dosage
- Syrup dosage for different age groups
- Sustained release capsule dosage
Interaction
- Contraindicated with antitussives such as Codeine
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Rare allergic responses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies
- Advised not to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester
- Safety during lactation not established yet
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
- Caution in patients with 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