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What is Ambroxol 30mg? Ambroxol 30mg is a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of expectorant and mucus-dissolving conditions. The drug is also present in many prescriptions for respiratory diseases. Read the article below to get more useful information about this drug.
1. Uses of Ambroxol 30mg
As mentioned above, the main ingredient of Ambroxol medicine is Ambroxol HCl 30 mg. Besides, the drug also contains many other excipients to increase the effectiveness of the treatment of phlegm, mucus, airway circulation such as: microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, potato starch, sodium saccharin, aerosil, cellulose powder , magnesium stearate, menthol.
When taking the drug, the active ingredients will help the patient's sputum thin, irritate the throat mucosa, causing coughing, spitting and expelling sputum and mucus from the body. From there, the patient will feel more comfortable.
Besides, Ambroxol 30mg drug helps to support the treatment of a number of diseases such as: bronchitis, chronic pneumonia, tracheobronchitis (respiratory tract infection), bronchiectasis, bronchitis accompanied by asthma bronchospasm asthma....
On the other hand, in some cases below, Ambroxol drugs will not be allowed to be prescribed to avoid effects such as:
The patient is hypersensitive to any ingredient of the drug, especially ambroxol. Patients with advanced peptic ulcer disease Children under 2 years of age may not be prescribed the drug
2. Dosage and how to use Ambroxol 30mg
How to use Ambroxol 30mg is orally. Ambroxol tablets should be swallowed whole, not broken in half or crushed. Patients should take the medicine with plenty of water. The drug is not recommended to be taken with alcoholic beverages or fruit juices. You can take the medicine after meals to avoid stomach upset.
Dosage of the drug in each patient may be different depending on the health condition, the purpose of treatment. Normally, the recommended dose of the drug for adults and children is 1 tablet x 3 times/day. However, in case of long-term use, the dose can be reduced to 1 tablet x 2 times/day.
The use of the drug dose should strictly follow the doctor's instructions to avoid the case of missed dose or overdose. This not only reduces the effectiveness of the drug, but also increases unnecessary side effects.
However, in fact, cases of overdose of Ambroxol 30mg have been recorded. If the patient shows signs of overdose such as: abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea ... should go to the hospital or notify the pharmacist/doctor to receive the best treatment support.
During the treatment period, if the pathological signs do not get better or there are signs of worsening, you need to notify your doctor to adjust the dose or use an alternative medicine.
In case you forget a dose, you can immediately take an additional dose when you remember or skip the missed dose if it is close to the next dose in the course. Absolutely do not arbitrarily double the dose will lead to an overdose.
3. Ambroxol 30mg . side effects
The effectiveness of Ambroxol 30mg is undeniable. However, the drug can cause some mild to serious side effects for users. Mild side effects that may go away on their own within a few days include: Nausea, vomiting. diarrhea, indigestion, dry mouth or throat... Some more serious side effects require medical attention such as: rash, anaphylaxis, severe skin reactions...
The above may not be exhaustive of the side effects of the drug. Patients will experience other side effects. Therefore, to be safe for your health, if you encounter any suspicious signs due to the drug, you should also visit your doctor for advice.
4. Ambroxol 30mg . Drug Interactions
Drug interactions of Ambroxol 30mg have been reported when used concurrently with other drugs. Such medicines include:
Cough suppressants Antibiotics (such as cefuroxime, doxycycline, erythromycin) Certain foods or alcohol can reduce the expectorant effect of Ambroxol 30mg. Therefore, patients need to consult their doctor about using these two factors together. If recommended not to use, the patient should follow the doctor's instructions. If you have and are having some health problems, you should also inform your doctor to avoid affecting the effectiveness of Ambroxol Ambroxol 30mg is a prescription drug and patients need to strictly follow the doctor's prescription to achieve the best treatment effect. In the process of using the drug, if you have any doubts about this medicine, you can directly ask your doctor/pharmacist. Avoid arbitrarily changing the dose and duration of use.
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