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Ambecy Information

Ambecy is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Ambecy have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ambecy. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Ambecy include Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Ambecy side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ambecy go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ambecy is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Ambecy has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ambecy related warnings section.

Ambecy can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ambecy in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ambecy contraindications section.

Additionally, Ambecy may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Ambecy, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Ambecy Benefits & Uses

Ambecy is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Bronchitis
Cough
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)

Ambecy 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: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Levocetirizine (2.5 mg) + Ambroxol (60 mg)/ 5ml
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Levocetirizine (2.5 mg) + Ambroxol (60 mg)/ 5ml
Adult	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Levocetirizine (2.5 mg) + Ambroxol (60 mg)/ 5ml
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Levocetirizine (2.5 mg) + Ambroxol (60 mg)/ 5ml

Ambecy Related Warnings

Is the use of Ambecy safe for pregnant women?

Ambecy should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Ambecy safe during breastfeeding?

Ambecy 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 Ambecy on the Kidneys?

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

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

Ambecy may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Ambecy with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Aprepitant

Fosaprepitant

Severe

Amoxicillin

Cefuroxime

Erythromycin

Moderate

Ambecy Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Bladder Infection
Bladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Ambecy

Is this Ambecy habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ambecy is addictive.

Ambecy Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ambecy

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ambecy, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ambecy

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ambecy and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Ambecy

Question about 5 years ago

Is Ambecy safe?

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

Yes, Ambecy is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Ambecy for cold?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ambecy can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for the cold.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Ambecy with phenylephrine?

Yes, Ambecy can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Ambecy?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Ambecy is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Ambecy cause stomach upset?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Ambecy can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.