Brand Name: Ambrolex Generic Name: Ambroxol Hcl Indication: Acute And

Brand Name: Ambrolex Generic Name: Ambroxol HCl Indication: Acute and Chronic disorders of the respiratory tract associated with pathologically thickened mucus and impaired mucus transport. Drug Classification: Antiasthmatic, Mucolytic Mechanism of Action: Mucolytic which changes the structure of Bronchial secretions by reduction and fragmentation of the Mucopolysaccharide fibers, leading to reduce viscosity of Mucous, thus expectoration is facilitated. Dosage: Tab: Adult and Children >12 yr 1 tab tid. Retard Capsule Adult and Children > 12 yr 1 cap daily SyrupAdult and children > 12 yr 1-2 tsp tid. 6 – 12 yr 1 tsp bid-tid, 2-6 yr ½ tsp bid infant drops. Children 13-24 months 1 mL bid. 7 -12 months 0.75 mL bid, < 6 months 0.5 mL bid Special Precaution: Early month or pregnancy Pregnancy Risk Category: Adverse Reaction: Mild GI side effects, Rash Contraindications: This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients.

Form: Tablet 30 mg, Retard Cap 75 mg, Syrup 30 mg/5 ml x 60 ml, 120 ml, Infant drops 7.5 mg/ml x 15 ml Nursing Responsibility:  advice patient to drink plenty of fluids, particularly hot fluids to facilitate moist air passages and to refrain from things that can irritate the throat such as smoke.