Ambreх
FORMULA:
Each 5 ml of Ambrex Syrup contains 30 mg of Ambroxol HCl.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES?
Ambroxol is a mucolytic and expectorant agent, which has a thinner effect on respiratory tract secretions. Reduced viscoelasticity of mucus permitting an improvement of the ciliary function and facilitate discarding of respiratory secretions and respiration.
Cough and phlegm complaints of patient are decreased considerable proportion by this medication. Respiratory secretion production is normalized by Ambroxol so natural mucous layer cover the respiratory tract occurs again.
INDICATIONS?
Ambroxol is indicated in patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases accompanying with secretory dysfunction.
WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS?
Ambrex syrup is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to bromhexine or its metabolite Ambroxol.
Ambroxol should not be used together with codeine and other antitussive agents. When these drugs given concomitantly, it may be difficult to remove serous mucus and secretions from respiratory tract.
Caution should be exercised in prescribing Ambroxol for patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency.
DOSAGE and ADMINISTRATION?
AMBREX SYRUP
The usual recommended starting adult dose on the first 2 or 3 days of therapy is 1-2 teaspoonfuls (5-10 ml=30-60 mg Ambroxol HCl) 3 times a day.
Thereafter, dose should be adjusted 1 teaspoonful (5 ml=30 mg) 3 times a day.
Optimal duration of therapy is 8-10 days.
HOW SUPPLIED:
Ambrex Syrup in bottle of 150 ml, original 5 ml capable spoon is available in its cartoon.
Ambrex Pediatric Syrup in bottle of 100 ml, original 5 ml capable spoon is available in its cartoon.