Ambroxol

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Ambroxol is available for use orally (tablets, capsules, suspension and syrups).

Age And Dose Restrictions

• It can be used in both adults and children with appropriate dose calculation.

Contraindications 

• Ambroxol is contraindicated in those with a known allergy to it.

Medications To Avoid With This Drug

• No specific medications are required to be avoided during the use of Ambroxol. However, let your doctor know about all the medications you are taking.

Overdose And Missed Dose

• If a dose is missed, it should be taken if there is a time gap from the subsequent dose. If not, then a routine dosing regimen should be followed.

Management Of Side Effects

• Take this medicine with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects and continue taking it as prescribed. If side effects worsen or persist, consult your doctor for a possible treatment plan adjustment.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

• It is unlikely to impair the mental alertness or coordination required while driving.

Use In Pregnancy And Lactation

• Ambroxol should be used in Pregnant females with caution and only on prescription from a doctor. It is secreted into the breast milk. Ambroxol is not safe to be used in lactating mothers.

Caution In Other Conditions

• Caution is advised for patients with liver and kidney disease. It should not be used in patients with peptic ulcers. 

Special Dietary And Lifestyle Recommendation

• Alcohol consumption should be avoided when using Ambroxol.

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