Ambrosol Syrup 15 mg/5 ml, 120 ml (Teva)
Ambrosol Teva is a strawberry-flavored medicinal syrup for wet coughs, helping to thin and facilitate the expectoration of thick bronchial secretions. It is suitable for children over 2 years of age and adults.
Features
- Expectorant & Mucolytic: Ambroxol hydrochloride reduces mucus viscosity and accelerates secretion transport.
- Strawberry Flavor: Pleasant taste for easier administration in children.
- Short-term Symptomatic Use: Recommended for acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
- Convenient Dosage: Measured with a spoon included in the package.
Composition
- Active substance: Ambroxol hydrochloride – 15 mg per 5 ml
- Excipients: liquid sorbitol 70% (E420), glycerol (E422), citric acid monohydrate (E330), propylene glycol (E1520), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), strawberry flavor, purified water
Dosage and Administration
- Adults and children over 12 years: Initially 10 ml 3 times/day for 2–3 days, then 10 ml 2 times/day
- Children 6–12 years: 5 ml 2–3 times/day
- Children 2–6 years: 2.5 ml 3 times/day
Take orally after meals, avoid administering immediately before bedtime. Leave at least 3–4 hours between doses. Consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.
Action
Ambroxol hydrochloride in Ambrosol Teva thins bronchial mucus, increases mucus clearance, and facilitates coughing up secretions, easing respiratory discomfort.
Indications
- Acute and chronic bronchitis
- Bronchial asthma
- Cystic fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Bronchiectasis
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ambroxol, bromhexine, or any excipients
- Children under 2 years of age
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
Side Effects
- Common: taste disturbances, nausea, hypoesthesia in mouth/throat
- Uncommon: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dry mouth
- Rare: heartburn, rash, hives
- Very rare: severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), anaphylactic reactions
Warnings and Precautions
- Caution in peptic ulcer disease and weakened cough reflex
- May cause allergic reactions due to excipients
- May have mild laxative effect
- Do not exceed recommended daily dose
Storage
Store below 25°C, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children. Shelf life after opening: 28 days.
Use with Other Medications
Ambroxol should not be taken with antitussives that inhibit mucus secretion. It increases penetration of some antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, erythromycin, doxycycline) into lung tissue.
Keywords
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