API

Ambroxol hydrochloride

Drug classification

Dosage form

Syrup

API strength per dosage

Each 5 ml syrup contains 15 mg ambroxol…

Dose

Adults and adolescents (≥12 years): 30 mg (10 mL) 2–3 times daily. Children 6–12 years: 15 mg (5 mL) 2–3 times daily. Children 2–5 years: 7.5 mg (2.5 mL) 3 times daily. Use with caution in severe hepatic or renal impairment.

Mechanism of action

Indications

Acute and chronic respiratory diseases with abnormal mucus secretion, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma with mucus retention, bronchiectasis, pneumonia.

Side effects

Pregnancy category

Precautions

Contraindications