Ambrox®
Active Ingredient
Ambroxol.
Indication
Productive cough, Acute & chronic inflammatory disorders of upper & lower respiratory tracts associated with viscid mucus including acute & chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, Pharyngitis, sinusitis & rhinitis associated with viscid mucus, Asthmatic bronchitis, bronchial asthma with thick expectoration, Bronchiectasis, Chronic pneumonia
Dosage & Administration
Paediatric Drops: 0 - 6 months old - 0.5 ml, 2 times a day, 6 - 12 months old - 1 ml, 2 times a day, 1 - 2 years old -1.25 ml, 2 times a day. Syrup : 2 -5 years old - 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoonful), 2-3 times a day, 5 - 10 years old - 5 ml (1 teaspoonful), 2-3 times a day, 10 years old & adults - 10 ml (2 teaspoonful), 3 times a day. Ambrox 75 SR Capsule: Adults & children over 12 years old - 1 capsule, once daily
Side Effect
Epigastric pain, stomach overfill feeling may occur occasionally. Rarely eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema has been reported.
Contraindication & Precaution
Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine. Should be given cautiously to patients with gastric & duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders. Patients with hepatic & renal insufficiency should take it with caution.
Drug Interaction
Ambroxol should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine).
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
It is advised not to use in pregnancy, especially during the1st trimester. Safety during lactation has not been established yet.
Preparation
6 mg/ml Paediatric Drops, 15 mg/5 ml Syrup, 75 mg SR Capsule.
Active Ingredient
Ambroxol.
Indication
Productive cough, Acute & chronic inflammatory disorders of upper & lower respiratory tracts associated with viscid mucus including acute & chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, Pharyngitis, sinusitis & rhinitis associated with viscid mucus, Asthmatic bronchitis, bronchial asthma with thick expectoration, Bronchiectasis, Chronic pneumonia
Dosage & Administration
Paediatric Drops: 0 - 6 months old - 0.5 ml, 2 times a day, 6 - 12 months old - 1 ml, 2 times a day, 1 - 2 years old -1.25 ml, 2 times a day. Syrup : 2 -5 years old - 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoonful), 2-3 times a day, 5 - 10 years old - 5 ml (1 teaspoonful), 2-3 times a day, 10 years old & adults - 10 ml (2 teaspoonful), 3 times a day. Ambrox 75 SR Capsule: Adults & children over 12 years old - 1 capsule, once daily
Side Effect
Epigastric pain, stomach overfill feeling may occur occasionally. Rarely eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema has been reported.
Contraindication & Precaution
Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine. Should be given cautiously to patients with gastric & duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders. Patients with hepatic & renal insufficiency should take it with caution.
Drug Interaction
Ambroxol should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine).
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
It is advised not to use in pregnancy, especially during the1st trimester. Safety during lactation has not been established yet.
Preparation
6 mg/ml Paediatric Drops, 15 mg/5 ml Syrup, 75 mg SR Capsule.
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