Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol. If you are pregnant, do not take Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol safe during breastfeeding?
Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on the Kidneys?
Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol on the Heart?
Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol habit forming or addictive?
Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol
Information about the interaction of Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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.
No, Acetylcysteine + Ambroxol should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
