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Generic name: Ambroxol

Description of Ambroxol

Ambroxol is kind of strong expectorant, clinically proven active mucolytic agent. The medicine helps to remove sticky phlegm from the respiratory tract easily and quickly by enhancing the bronchial secretions that loosen congested phlegm. It also releases and strengthens tiny striking hairs inside the windpipe and bronchial tubes, which is referred to as the cilia , which can then expel the abnormal phlegm with their conveyor-belt like action. Ambroxol increases the body's production of surfactant which helps to overcome infection in the bronchi.

Available in tablets and syrup forms

Composition of Ambroxol

• Each tablet contains ambroxol hydrochloride 30 mg.
• Each 5 ml of the syrup contains ambroxol hydrochloride 15 mg.

Uses of Ambroxol

• It is used to relieve chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions.
• It is used to treat bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma. During acute exacerbations of bronchitis the medicine should be given with the appropriate antibiotic.
• The medicine has local anesthetic properties which contribute to the soothing effect of the syrup.

Safety Tips while Using Amboxol Medicine

Avoid using the medicine during the first trimester of pregnancy

Dosage of Ambroxol

• For adults, one Ambroxol tablet (30 mg to 120 mg ) taken in 2 to 3 divided doses
• Children up to 2 years: half a teaspoonful syrup two times daily
• Children 2 - 5 years: half a teaspoonful syrup three times daily
• Children over 5 years: One teaspoonful syrup two-three times daily.
• Otherwise as directed by your physician.

Side effects of Ambroxil Tablets/Amborxol Syrup

There is no such harmful side effects of the medicine. It is usually well tolerated. In some cases, nausea and vomiting might occur.

Disclaimer:The above information is for general understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.