Zobrixol/Zobrixol DS

Zobrixol/Zobrixol DS Dosage/Direction for Use

ambroxol

Manufacturer:

Lloyd
/
Hizon

Distributor:

Natrapharm
Full Prescribing Info
Dosage/Direction for Use
Zobrixol SR capule/tablet/infant oral drops/Zobrixol DS syrup: Sustained-release capsule: Adult and Children over 12 years should take 1 capsule once daily after meal with plenty of liquid (sufficient supply of liquid supports the expectorant effect of Zobrixol). Or as prescribed by the physician.
Tablet (30 mg): Children 6-12 yrs: ½ tablet 2-3 times daily.
Adults & children over 12 years: 1 tablet thrice a day for the first 2-3 days and then 1 tablet twice daily or ½ tablet thrice daily.
Double-strength (DS) syrup (30 mg/5 mL): Children 6-12 years: 2.5 mL 2-3 times a day.
Adults & children over 12 years: 5 mL thrice a day for 2-3 days, then 5 mL twice daily or 2.5 mL thrice a day.
Infant oral drops (6 mg/mL): Children 6 months and under: 0.5 mL twice a day.
Children 7-12 months: 1 mL twice a day.
Children 13-24 months: 1.25 mL twice a day.
Zobrixol syrup: Always take this medicine exactly as described in the monograph or as the doctor or pharmacist has instructed. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if the patient is not sure.
The recommended dose is: Children: 5 to 10 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) 3 times a day.
2 to 5 years: ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) 3 times a day. Or as prescribed by the physician.
Ambroxol syrup may be administered to children less than 12 years of age only upon recommendation of a doctor.
This medicine is for oral use only.
Ambroxol syrup can be taken with or without food. It is recommended to drink a glass of water after administration and plenty of liquid during the day.
Missed dose: Zobrixol SR capule/tablet/infant oral drops/Zobrixol DS syrup: If the patient missed a dose, take the dose if still needed and subsequent doses at the usual recommended schedule. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Zobrixol syrup: If the patient forgets to take a dose, take it as soon as the patient remembers unless it is nearly time for the next dose. If this happens skip the missed dose and take the remaining dose as normal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.