Preparation
Ambronil Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Ambroxol Hydrochloride BP 15 mg.
Ambronil Paediatric Drops: Each ml of drop contains Ambroxol hydrochloride BP 6 mg.
Indication
Productive cough, Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts associated with viscid mucus, Asthmatic bronchitis, Bronchial asthma with thick expectoration, Chronic pneumonia.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine.
Dosage & Administration
Ambronil Syrup:
2 -5 years old : 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml) 2-3 times a day
5 - 10 years old: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 2-3 times a day
10 years old and adults: 2 teaspoonfuls (10 ml) 3 times a day
Ambronil Paediatric Drops:
0 - 6 months old : 0.5 ml 2 times a day
6 -12 months old : 1 ml 2 times a day
1-2 years old : 1.25 ml 2 times a day
Side Effect
Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain, stomach overfill feeling may occur occasionally. Rarely allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema have been reported.
Precaution
Ambroxol should be given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders. Patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency should take it with caution.
Teratogenic and foetal toxicity studies have shown no harmful effect of Ambroxol. However, it is advised not to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. Safety during lactation has not been established yet.
Drug Interaction
Ambroxol should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives because phlegm, which has been liquefied by Ambroxol might not be expectorated.
Presentation
Ambronil Syrup: Each PET bottle contains 100 ml syrup and a 5 ml measuring spoon.
Ambronil Paediatric Drops: Each amber color glass bottle contains 15 ml paediatric drops and a calibrated dropper.
