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AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN

About AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN

AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a 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 your airways.

AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN is a combination of two drugs: Ambroxol (mucolytic agent) and Guaifenesin (expectorant). Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce mucus stickiness, and remove it from airways.

Take AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, and nervousness. Most of these side effects of AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN 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 allergic to AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN. Use AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor. Drink plenty of fluids while taking AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN to loosen mucus. It is mandatory to inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, thyroid disorders, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and difficulty breathing before taking AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN

Chesty cough

Medicinal Benefits

AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ambroxol and Guaifenesin. Ambroxol belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose for coughing out easily. Being an expectorant, Guaifenesin reduces the thickness or viscosity of bronchial secretions (phlegm) and increases mucus flow making it easier to cough. 

Directions for Use

AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN is available in the form of oral syrup. Take the liquid/syrup in a measuring device with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Keep the liquid bottle away from direct sunlight. Shake the bottle well before use. Take AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN regularly at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not stop taking AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN on your own until the doctor advised you to do so.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Skin rash
  • Nervousness

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. 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, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

FAQs

AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN contains Ambroxol and Guaifenesin. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces mucus stickiness, and helps remove it from the airways.

Inform your doctor before taking AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN if you have any liver and kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, seizures (fits), thyroid disorders, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, and breathing difficulty.

Yes, you may take AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN with antibiotics such as erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline, and cefuroxime as it may increase the concentration of antibiotics in the formed mucus in airways. However, you are recommended to consult a doctor before using AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN with antibiotics or any other medicines.

AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN 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+GUAIFENESIN as it may increase blood sugar levels.

You are recommended to take AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever, or persistent headache after 1 week of using AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN, please consult your doctor.

Yes, AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN.

AMBROXOL+GUAIFENESIN consists of Ambroxol which can cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), therefore it should be used with caution in patients with bronchospasm (narrowed airways with wheezing sound while breathing).

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