Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Benefits & Uses

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

COPD

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Acetyl Cysteine ( 300 mg) Ambroxol (30 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Acetyl Cysteine ( 300 mg) Ambroxol (30 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Acetyl Cysteine ( 300 mg) Ambroxol (30 mg)/Tablet

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol is used -

Severe

Difficulty urinating
Rash

Moderate

Bradycardia

Mild

Itching or burning
Flushing
Edema
Urticaria
Diarrhoea

Common

Hypersensitivity
Stomach Upset
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Heartburn

Unknown

Skin Rash
Nausea or vomiting
Weak Muscles
Vasolidation
Blurred vision

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Related Warnings

Is the use of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol safe for pregnant women?

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol safe during breastfeeding?

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on the Liver?

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on the Heart?

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol with Other Drugs

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amoxicillin

Cefuroxime

Erythromycin

Moderate

Insulin Aspart

Mild

Sorbitol

Simethicone

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Peptic Ulcer
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure
Asthma
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol

Is this Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol has not been reported.

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol

There is no information on the effects of taking Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol.

Frequently asked Questions about Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol cause weight gain?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol does not cause weight gain. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight gain then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. , General Physician

No, Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol cause low blood pressure?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol may cause low blood pressure (hypotension). If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides and report it your doctor immediately without further delay.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

For excessive mucus, Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol has to be taken once in a day or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of peptic ulcer. For paracetamol poisoning only given under medical supervision.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cetylev(acetylcysteine)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 104-106

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219

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Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Information

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Benefits & Uses

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Dosage & How to Take

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Side Effects

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol with Other Drugs

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol

Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol cause weight gain?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol cause low blood pressure?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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