Ambroxol Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Ambroxol Dosage & How to Take
Ambroxol Side Effects
Ambroxol Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ambroxol with Other Drugs
Ambroxol Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ambroxol
Ambroxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ambroxol Benefits & Uses

Ambroxol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bronchitis

Other Benefits

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
Adult	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ambroxol Side Effects

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

Severe

Difficulty urinating
Rash

Mild

Diarrhoea

Common

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Heartburn
Nausea or vomiting

Ambroxol Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
What is the effect of Ambroxol on the Kidneys?

Ambroxol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
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.

Mild
What is the effect of Ambroxol on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ambroxol on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ambroxol with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amoxicillin

Cefuroxime

Erythromycin

Ambroxol Contraindications

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

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Ambroxol

Is this Ambroxol habit forming or addictive?

Ambroxol is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Ambroxol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ambroxol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ambroxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ambroxol

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ambroxol and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ambroxol

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

Unknown