Ambrox 6 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Productive cough
- Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts
- Asthmatic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic pneumonia
Pharmacology
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism for liquefaction of mucus
- Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant
- Reduces bronchial hyperactivity
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improves airway patency in COPD patients
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric Drops: 0-6 months: 0.5 ml 2 times a day
- Syrup: 2-5 years: 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day
- Sustained release capsule: 1 capsule once daily 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 like epigastric pain
- Rare allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not advised in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. Safety during lactation not established yet
Precautions & Warnings
- Cautious use for patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
- Use with 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