Ambronac Tablet 10’S

Ambroxol Hydrochloride

Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30mg Tablet Ambroxol Hydrochloride is a potent systemic mucolytic agent used to treat respiratory tract diseases associated with excessive or viscid (thick) mucus. It belongs to the class of medications known as secretolytics, which work by thinning and loosening phlegm in the airways, making it easier to cough out. It is commonly prescribed for conditions like bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchial asthma. Therapeutic Action Mucokinetic Effect: Reduces the viscosity of mucus by breaking down acid mucopolysaccharide fibers. Surfactant Stimulation: Promotes the production of natural lung surfactants, which helps prevent mucus from sticking to the bronchial walls. Ciliary Clearance: Enhances the movement of the tiny hairs (cilia) in the respiratory tract to clear debris and phlegm faster. Local Anesthetic Properties: Provides a soothing effect on the throat, often reducing the discomfort associated with a persistent "chesty" cough. Indications Acute and chronic inflammation of infection of upper and lower respiratory tract. Bronchitis (Acute and Chronic). Broncheactasis and Bronchial Asthma with thick mucus. Expectoration is intended for cough availing of rheum. Usage & Dosage 30 mg every 2 to 3 times a day after meals is the recommended dosage for adults. Administration: The tablet has to be swallowed whole with an increased amount of water. Though Ambroxol is still around in your body, swallowing water while you eat is the right way to ensure that this medication works in breaking up the mucus. How to proceed with a missed dose: Take one pill whenever you remember. In case it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one that you failed to take preceding time. Rationally and most important, do not for any reason double dose. Safety Profile Ambroxol is tolerable in most people; hardly to see are: Gastrointestinal: Desensitizing acids, indigestion, and nausea. Sensory: That the taste does not always follow, a characteristic, or an oxymoron, that is, paresthesia, or a chilling of the mouth or throat. Allergic reactions: Simply non-fatal skin rash and/or angioedema- like phenomena. Warning: If your child has had Gastric ulcers or had severe liver/kidney issues, talk to your doctor first before initiating the medicine. Precautions Pregnancy & Lactation: Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy, consult with the doctor if breastfeeding. Drug Interactions: Ambroxol can affect the distribution of some antibiotics with bronchial secretions, such as Amoxicillin and Erythromycin. This can be beneficial, but it must be done carefully. Skin Reactions: Very rarely, severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome are reported. Discontinue its use if a progressive skin rash appears. FAQ Q: Is Ambroxol as well as dry cough syrup? No. Ambroxol is for a productive cough, which has got mucus in it. It works by freeing up the phlegm to make it easy to cough up. It should not be used for nonproductive cough accompanied by mucus. Q: Can I take Ambroxol empty stomached? It is generally recommended to take Ambroxol after meals in order to minimize the risk of gastric irritation or stomach upset. Q: How long will it take for Ambroxol to start showing its effects? Most patients will start feeling relief from 30 minutes to 6 to 12 hours after administration orally. Q: Does Ambroxol contain any steroids? No. Ambroxol Hydrochloride is a mucolytic and does not contain steroids or habit forming ingredients. Q: Can I drink alcohol while on this drug? Although there are no direct ill effects caused by this medication, alcohol thins and dehydrates your mucus on the whole disregarding the purpose of the medicine. So, try to avoid alcohol intake in the case of respiratory infections.