Amboxol 15 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 42.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Kumudini pharma 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 bronchial asthma with thick expectoration
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic pneumonia
Pharmacology
- Active metabolite of bromhexine
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect than bromhexine
- Improves sputum rheology
- Liquefaction of mucus in the lumen of respiratory tract
- Reduces dyspnea
- Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improves airway patency in COPD patients
Dosage & Administration
- Average daily dose preferably after a meal
- Pediatric drops for different age groups
- Syrup dosage for different age groups
- Sustained release capsule dosage
Interaction
- Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain
- Rare allergic responses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No harmful effect on teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies
- Advised not to use in the 1st trimester of pregnancy
- Safety during lactation not established
Precautions & Warnings
- Cautious use in patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration
- Cautious use in patients with convulsive disorders
- Cautious use in patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency
Therapeutic Class
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
- Protect from direct light exposure
- Store in a dry place
- Temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children