Ambroxyl Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ambroxol HCl

Indications/Uses

Tab: Secretolytic therapy in acute & chronic bronchopulmonary diseases associated w/ abnormal mucus secretion & impaired mucus transport. Syr: Relief of cough secondary to acute & chronic resp tract diseases accompanied by excessive lung secretions (eg, chronic & asthmatic bronchitis, bronchial asthma).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult 1 tab tid. Therapeutic effect may be enhanced w/ 2 tab bid. Syr Adult & childn >10 yr 10 mL tid. Childn 6-10 yr 5 mL tid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food. Tab: Take w/ liqd.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Tab: Rare hereditary conditions that may be incompatible w/ excipient.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if new skin or mucosal lesions occur. Reports of severe skin lesions (eg, SJS & TEN). Tab: Patients w/ renal impairment. Syr: Not to be taken if patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Tab: Anaphylactic reactions including anaphylactic shock, angioedema, rash, urticaria, pruritus, & other hypersensitivity; nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia & abdominal pain. Syr: Heartburn, indigestion, occasionally nausea, & vomiting. Rarely, allergic reactions (primarily skin rashes).

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Drug Interactions

Increased conc of amoxicillin, cefuroxime & erythromycin in bronchial secretions & sputum. Tab: Expectoration of liquefied bronchial mucus may be impaired w/ antitussives.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CB06 - ambroxol ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ambroxyl syr 15 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Form

Ambroxyl tab 30 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Ambroxyl

ambroxol

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Nurturemed

Marketer:

Interhealthcare