Uses of Ambroxol Boston

Ambroxol Boston is a mucolytic drug and is used in pathologies of the respiratory tract. The drug works to thin the mucus so that the body can get rid of it effectively.

The main ingredient of Ambroxol Boston is Ambroxol hydrochloride 30mg. It is available in tablet form and is taken orally.
Ambroxol hydrochloride is a metabolite of bromhexin, and therefore has similar effects to bromhexin. Drugs that increase mucus secretion and also act on mucus by severing disulfur bridges of glycoproteins. From there, it helps to thin the sputum, reduce the viscosity of the mucus and make it easier to expel the sputum through the cough reflex.

Indications:
The drug helps to thin the sputum, clear the mucus of the respiratory tract, so it is often indicated in the following cases:
Acute or chronic conditions on the respiratory tract accompanied by abnormal bronchial secretions . Especially in diseases such as bronchospasm , chronic bronchitis or bronchial asthma . Patients after surgery or emergency treatment to prevent lung complications. Contraindications:
Do not use Ambroxol Boston with patients:
Hypersensitivity to Ambroxol hydrochloride or to any of the excipients of the drug. The patient has an advanced peptic ulcer. There is a history of allergy to the drug bromhexine. Patients with intolerance to galactose should not take it.

Usage: The drug is taken orally and the patient takes it with water. You should take the drug after meals to avoid affecting the stomach.
Dosage:
Adults and children > 12 years old: Use 30mg x 3 times/day or use 60mg x 2 times/day. Then, after about 4-5 days, the dose should be reduced to a maintenance dose of 15mg / time and taken 3 times or 30mg / time 2 times a day. Children from 6 to 12 years old: Use 30mg and use 2 times / day. Then halve the dose for prolonged use. Children under 6 years of age: Tablets are not suitable for this age, should use other dosage forms to make it easier to use. For patients with severe acute respiratory disease or initiating treatment in patients with chronic respiratory disease, higher doses can be used, for 10-12 days. The duration of subsequent maintenance therapy depends on the patient's condition. If prolonged, lower dose should be reduced.

During the use of Ambroxol Boston, you may encounter unwanted effects such as:
Common: Causes heat, sometimes nausea, vomiting may occur. Uncommon: Rash and other allergic conditions, altered taste. Rare: Severe but unspecified acute anaphylactic reaction associated with Ambroxol; dry mouth, increased transaminases. Very rare: Stevens-Johnson syndrome or can cause Lyell's syndrome which causes skin lesions. If you use the drug and you see any unwanted effects, you should immediately notify a qualified doctor or pharmacist for advice and timely handling. In severe cases, immediate medical attention is required.

Caution should be taken when using Ambroxol Boston for patients who already have ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, because Ambroxol affects the gastrointestinal mucus. Treatment with Ambroxol is only for a short time, if the patient does not have any improvement in symptoms, it should be re-examined.
For patients experiencing chronic secretion depletion or patients with reduced ability to remove sputum, use the drug only when indicated.
Use in pregnant women: Ambroxol has the ability to cross the placenta. Animal studies have not revealed embryotoxicity. However, there are few data evaluating teratogenic effects when used in humans. It should not be used during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, unless the doctor determines that the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk.
Lactation: The drug is excreted in breast milk, but research has generally shown no effect on a nursing infant. However, patients should consider using the drug during breastfeeding.
Drug interactions:
When taking the drug together with antibiotics such as Amoxicillin, Cefuroxime, erythromycin, Doxycycline, increases the concentration of antibiotics in the lung parenchyma. When used together with drugs that have an antitussive effect (such as Codeine) will reduce the ability of the drug to produce sputum or loosen bronchial secretions, thereby causing airway obstruction. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, protected from direct sunlight and at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Above is the information about the drug Ambroxol Boston, if you have any questions about the drug, you should consult directly with your doctor or pharmacist.