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Ambroxol is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Ambroxol have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Ambroxol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ambroxol are Constipation, Heartburn, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ambroxol as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Ambroxol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Ambroxol's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ambroxol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ambroxol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ambroxol in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
Drug interactions for Ambroxol have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Ambroxol is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Ambroxol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ambroxol is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ambroxol safe for pregnant women?
Ambroxol has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Ambroxol without medical advice.
Is the use of Ambroxol safe during breastfeeding?
Ambroxol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ambroxol on the Kidneys?
Ambroxol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ambroxol on the Liver?
Ambroxol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ambroxol on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ambroxol on the heart have been reported.
Ambroxol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ambroxol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ambroxol habit forming or addictive?
Ambroxol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ambroxol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ambroxol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ambroxol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ambroxol
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ambroxol and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ambroxol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ambroxol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219