ambrolax syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is ambrolax syrup used for?
Ambrolite-S Expectorant (Ambroxol + Guaifenesin) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Ambroxol (15mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg), which Ambroxol increases secretion of respiratory tract fluid and reduces mucus viscos. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Ambroxol + Guaifenesin
- Manufacturer: Helax Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ambrolax syrup Uses & Benefits
Productive cough, acute/chronic bronchitis, COPD, bronchiectasis
Off-label uses: None well-established
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ambroxol + Guaifenesin |
| Brand Name | Ambrolite-S Expectorant |
| Manufacturer | Helax Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Mucolytic and Expectorant |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ambroxol increases secretion of respiratory tract fluid and reduces mucus viscosity; Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract fluid to thin bronchial secretions.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ambrolax syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ambrolax syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reaction
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Bronchospasm
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Renal calculi
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Codeine | Major | Reduced cough clearance |
| Atropine | Major | Increased mucus viscosity |
| MAOIs | Moderate | Possible hypertensive crisis |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Cough suppressants (e.g., codeine)
- Anticholinergics
โก Moderate Interactions
- MAOIs
- Antihypertensives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase sedation
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, peptic ulcer, severe hepatic/renal impairment
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Cough frequency, sputum characteristics, respiratory function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; not recommended
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive care, monitor for CNS depression
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose