What is abrocto?

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Abrocto is commonly used in the treatment of a number of respiratory diseases. So what is Abrocto drug, what does Abocto drug do and how to use this drug?

1. What are the effects of Abrocto?

Abrocto 10ml medicine has the main ingredient Ambroxol hydrochloride, the drug is prepared in the form of powder for suspension or syrup with many different strengths.
Ambroxol is a metabolite of bromhexin, it has expectorant and mucolytic effects. According to some literature, Ambroxol can also improve symptoms and help reduce the number of exacerbations in bronchitis.
Recent literature shows that Abrocto is quite effective in mild and moderate obstructive pulmonary disease, but has no benefit in patients with severe obstructive pulmonary disease.
Abrocto is used to relieve respiratory mucus in the following cases:
Acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract with increased bronchial secretions, especially during exacerbation of inflammatory disease chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, asthmatic bronchitis. Post-operative and emergency patients to prevent lung complications. Abrocto is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. People with advanced peptic ulcer. In addition, Abrocto should be used with caution in people with peptic ulcers and cases of hemoptysis, because ambroxol can dissolve fibrin clots and cause bleeding to return.

2. Dosage and usage of Abrocto

The dose of Abrocto should be followed as directed by your doctor. Reference doses for specific cases are as follows:
Adults use a dose of 30mg/time, 3 times a day. For prolonged use, reduce to 2 times a day. Children over 10 years old: Use the same dose as adults. Children from 5 to 10 years old: Use dose 15mg/time, 3 times/day. For prolonged use, reduce to 2 times/day. How to use Abrocto:
With the drug in the form of powder for suspension, you need to dissolve the drug Abrocto with water and then drink it after a meal. With Abrocto syrup, you need to use a measuring cup to get the right amount of medicine to take. If you forget a dose of Abrocto, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double the prescribed dose of Abrocto.

3. Side effects of Abrocto

Some side effects you may experience while taking Abrocto are:
hot . Undigested. Nausea, vomiting. Rash . If you experience any side effects of Abrocto, tell your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for examination and timely treatment.

4. Interactions of Abrocto with other drugs

Some drugs can cause interactions when used together with Abrocto, including: Antibiotics such as amoxicillin, erythromycin, cefuroxime, doxycycline. When used together with Abocto will increase the concentration of antibiotics in the lung parenchyma.

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