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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ambroxol HCl

Indications/Uses

Management of acute & chronic resp tract disease associated w/ abnormal bronchial secretions & impaired mucus transport particularly chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis & bronchial asthma.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Syr Adult & childn >12 yr 10 mL (2 tsp) every 8 hr); childn 7-12 yr 5 mL every 8-12 hr, 3-6 yr 2.5 mL every 8 hr, 1-2 yr 2.5 mL every 12 hr. Oral drops Infant 1-2 yr 1.25 mL every 12 hr, 7-12 mth 1 mL every 12 hr, ≤6 mth 0.5 mL every 12 hr.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Best taken after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if new skin or mucosal lesions occur. Concomitant use w/ other medicines for cough, cold & allergy. Kidney or liver impairment. Not recommended during 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Breastfeeding.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Anaphylactic reactions including anaphylactic shock, angioedema, pruritus, rash, urticaria & other hypersensitivity reactions, severe allergic reactions, SJS & TENS. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, heartburn, nausea, vomiting. Dysgeusia. Dry throat, oral & pharyngeal hypoesthesia. Dry mouth.

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Drug Interactions

Higher antibiotic conc in bronchopulmonary secretions & in sputum w/ amoxicillin, cefuroxime, erythromycin.

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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

Expel oral drops 6 mg/mL

Packing/Price

15 mL x 1's (P117.25/bottle)

Form

Expel syr 15 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (P134.75/bottle)

Expel

ambroxol

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc