Ambozin SR 75 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (30's pack: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Rephco 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
- Bronchosecretolytic effect
- Improves sputum rheology
- Liquefaction of mucus
- Reduction of dyspnea
- Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improves airway patency in COPD patients
Dosage and 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: Adult and children over 12 years old - 1 capsule once daily
Interaction
Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine)
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain and stomach overfill feeling
- Rarely allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy and lactation
Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies have shown no harmful effect, but advised not to use in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. Safety during lactation not established
Precautions and warnings
- Should be given cautiously to 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 reach of children