Generic Name: Ambroxol HCI
Formulations: 30mg/5mL (Syrup); 15mg/5mL (Syrup); 6mg/mL (Syrup Oral Drops); 30 mg (tablet) & 75mg SR (Capsule)
Indications or Uses: This medicine is used for the relief of cough caused by acute and chronic disorder of the respiratory tract accompanied with thick and sticky mucus such as acute and chronic bronchitis, asthmatoid bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
Dosage and Directions for Use:
Tablet (30mg)
Children 6-12 yrs: 1⁄2 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 1⁄2 tablet thrice daily.
Double Strength (DS) syrup (30mg/5mL)
SR cap Adult & Children > 12 yr 1 cap once daily.
Children 6-12 years: 2.5mL 2-3 times a day.
Adults & children over 12 years: 5mL thrice a day for 2-3 days, then 5mL twice daily or 2.5mL thrice a day.
Syrup (15mg/5mL)
Children under 2 years: 2.5mL twice a day
Children 2-5 years: 2.5mL thrice a day
Children 6-12 years: 5mL 2-3 times a day
Adults & children over 12 years: 10mL thrice daily during the first 2-3 days, then 10mL twice daily or 5mL thrice daily.
Syrup Oral drops (6mg/mL)
Children 6 months and under: 0.5mL twice a day
Children 7-12 months: 1mL twice a day
Children 13-24 months: 1.25mL twice a day
Contraindication: If you are allergic to any component in the product.
Special Precaution: Do not take more than the recommended dose. Consult a physician if any adverse effect occurs. Not recommended during the first three month of pregnancy. Do not use after expiry date.
Adverse Reaction: Ambroxol is generally well tolerated. Gastro-intestinal disturbances (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting), transient rise in serum aminotransferase. In rare cases weakness, headache and skin rash.
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