"Ambroxol" is prescribed for respiratory diseases, accompanied by the presence of viscous mucus. This tool is used for the treatment of diseases in acute and chronic forms. In particular, "Ambroxol" is used for the treatment of bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, obstructive lung disease, cystic fibrosis, bronchial asthma.

Usage instructions


Pills Ambroxol" you need to take after a meal. Dosage for adults and children over 12 years is 30 mg (1 tablet) per dose. To drink Ambroxol in tablets 2-3 times a day. Children 6-12 years should be given 0.5 pill of the drug with the same frequency. When expressed symptoms of the disease in the first 2 days of treatment the dose can be increased 2 times: adults – 2 children – 1 tablet for the reception. Return to normal dose.


Children are encouraged to take medication in the form of syrup. Kids 2-6 years give 0.5 tsp 3 times, children 6-12 years – 1 teaspoon "Ambroxol" 2-3 times a day. Teens and adults should make the syrup to 2 tsp 3 times a day for the first 2-3 days of illness, followed by 1 teaspoon. To drink Ambroxol in the form of syrup should also after eating. If necessary, medication can be taken with water. The duration of treatment is determined by a doctor. Make the tool yourself recommend no more than 5 days.

Contraindications


Pregnant women Ambroxol should not be taken in the first trimester. In the later stages the treatment is allowed only on prescription, which will determine possible risks. Lactation in the use of "Ambroxol" feeding you want to suspend. Syrup Ambroxol" should not be given to children under 2 years, tablets - children up to 6 years. The drug should not be used in case of intolerance to its components. With caution the drug is prescribed in peptic ulcer disease and seizures.

Warnings


"Ambroxol" must not be taken with cough medicines, because the combination can lead to difficulty in excretion of sputum. During treatment may occur side effects allergic nature in the form of urticaria, rash, angioneurotic oedema, rarely anaphylactic shock. It is also possible to dry mouth, constipation or diarrhea, headache. At long application of high doses of Ambroxol" nausea, stomach pain. In case of overdose it is recommended to perform gastric lavage.