Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
About Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is a combination of three drugs, namely Levosalbutamol (bronchodilator), Ambroxol hydrochloride (mucolytic agent), and Guaiphenesin (expectorant). Levosalbutamol works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol hydrochloride works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby helps to cough out phlegm easily. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Together, Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol helps provide relief from cough.
Take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol based on your medical condition. Some people may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol to loosen mucus. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.
Uses of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol contains Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol hydrochloride, and Guaiphenesin, used to treat cough associated with mucus. Levosalbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol hydrochloride belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby helps to cough out easily. Guaiphenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Together, Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol helps provide relief from cough.
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Side Effects of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Tremor
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Dry cough does not produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol contains Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol hydrochloride, and Guaiphenesin. Levosalbutamol relaxes muscles and widens the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol hydrochloride works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache even after one week of using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol, please consult your doctor.
