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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Ambroxol safe for pregnant women?

Ambroxol should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Ambroxol safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Ambroxol. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Ambroxol on the Kidneys?

Ambroxol rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ambroxol on the Liver?

Side effects of Ambroxol rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ambroxol on the Heart?

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

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?

No, you will not get addicted to Ambroxol.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Ambroxol does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ambroxol only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Ambroxol for mental disorders.

No

Ambroxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ambroxol

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ambroxol together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ambroxol

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ambroxol with alcohol will be.

Unknown