Ambroxol ratiopharm
This medicine helps clear mucus from your lungs and airways, making it easier to cough up for adults and young people over 12 with a productive cough.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
6 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ambroxol hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Teva B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For the first 2-3 days, take 5 ml three times a day. After that, take 5 ml twice a day. If needed, adults can increase the dose to 10 ml twice a day.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth after meals, using the dosing syringe provided. Drink a glass of water and plenty of fluids throughout the day after taking it.
Important
Do not take more than 20 ml per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Changes in taste
- •Numbness in mouth or throat
RARE
- •Vomiting
- •Dry mouth
- •Diarrhea
- •Indigestion
- •Stomach pain
- •Fever
- •Mouth hypersensitivity (reactions in mouth lining)
- •Allergic reactions
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Excessive salivation
- •Dry throat
- •Shortness of breath (a sign of an allergic reaction)
- •Severe allergic reactions including anaphylactic shock, swelling of the face or throat (angioedema), and itching.
- •Severe skin reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or generalized pustular rash).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ambroxol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years old.
- Talk to your doctor if you have or have had liver or kidney problems.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you develop a rash or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, eyes, or genital area.
- If you have a rare lung condition that causes a lot of mucus, use this medicine only under a doctor's supervision.
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- Do not take cough suppressants (medicines that stop you from coughing) while using this medicine, as it can lead to dangerous mucus buildup.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, especially during the first three months.
- This medicine is not recommended if you are breastfeeding.
- This medicine contains sorbitol, which can cause stomach upset and has a mild laxative effect. If you have hereditary fructose intolerance, talk to your doctor before using.
- Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or worsen after 5 days. Do not use for more than 4-5 days without a doctor's order.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category B
Current evidence on or experience with use in older adults is inconclusive or the medicine is insufficiently effective in the older adults. (updated 16.12.2024)