Ambrodil S Plus Bottle Of 100ml Syrup

Ambrodil-S Plus syrup is an expectorant. It clears the mucous and reduces cough and congestion due to infection and swelling in the respiratory tract. This syrup is a combination medicine containing ambroxol and salbutamol.

To avoid the side effects, carefully follow the instruction given by your doctor or pharmacist. Use a proper measuring spoon or cup for dispensing exact quantities. You should complete the treatment and not stop taking the Ambrodil-S Plus syrup on your own even though the symptoms subside.

Dosage

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose are fits, chest pain, rise or fall in blood pressure, increased heartbeats, nervousness, headache, tremors, dryness in mouth, nausea, dizziness, weakness, sleeplessness, and heart attack (rare cases).
• If you think you have taken too much of Ambrodil-S Plus syrup or experience these symptoms after starting this medicine, contact your treating physician immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

You should remember to take doses at the appropriate time for the desired effect. If you forget to take a dose, it should be taken as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose. In this case, you should skip the missed dose and take the remaining dose as per the schedule. You should avoid taking a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Ambrodil-S Plus syrup acts on the inner lining of the respiratory tract and its acts via two different mechanisms.
• Ambroxol in the syrup causes an increase in the secretions of the respiratory tract. It helps in the loosening of thick mucous and facilitates its removal. Mucus is removed through coughing it out and thus improves cough and congestion.
• Salbutamol acts on the muscles of the airway and causes their relaxation. It causes the airway to open up (dilate) and improves airflow reducing the difficulty in breathing. It also inhibits the release of substances, causing allergy, reducing secretions, reducing cough, and blocking the airway.

Directions for Use

• Take Ambrodil-S Plus syrup as instructed by your doctor
• Shake the bottle well before use
• Read the instructions on the bottle before usage
• Use a measuring cup, spoon, or a dropper for the exact quantity
• If the cough persists for more than 14 days, contact your physician at the earliest

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Ambrodil-S Plus syrup during pregnancy?

Ambrodil-S Plus syrup should not be taken during pregnancy as it can lead to disabilities in the unborn baby. Please inform your doctor if you happen to conceive while you are on this medicine. Consult your doctor for more information on the associated risk of this medicine when used during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ambrodil-S Plus syrup while breastfeeding?

Ambrodil-S Plus syrup passed into breast milk and may cause harm to the baby. Hence, it should be avoided during breastfeeding. Your doctor may prescribe you this syrup if the mother's treatment benefits outweigh the risk to a breastfed baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ambrodil-S Plus syrup?

Ambrodil-S Plus syrup may make you dizzy. You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ambrodil-S Plus syrup?

There is limited information about the effects of Ambrodil-S Plus syrup with alcohol. You should consult your doctor.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have problems with your kidney or liver
• You have stomach ulcers or diabetes
• You have increased blood pressure or heart diseases
• You have a history of treatment for fits
• You have thyroid disease due to a decrease in thyroid hormones
• You have glaucoma or asthma
• You are taking any other medicine to treat your cough or cold
• You develop any serious skin allergy after taking this medicine
• It should also be avoided if you are having labour pains or about to deliver as it can interfere with the process of delivery
• Even though this medicine opens up the airway, very rarely a person may feel choking sensation after consuming it, in this case, it is necessary to visit a medical facility immediately

Contraindications

If you are allergic to Ambroxol, Salbutamol, or any other ingredients of Ambrodil-S Plus syrup.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• Increased appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Shakiness
• Increased heart rate
• Nervousness
• Excitement
• Allergy

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• There is limited information available on the interaction of Ambrodil-S Plus syrup with other medicines. However, as Ambrodil-S Plus syrup contains Ambroxol & Salbutamol, any interactions are seen with these two alone may occur with this combination.
• Simultaneous use of cough suppressant with Ambrodil-S Plus syrupmay effect removal of liquified mucus by inhibiting coughing and cause congestion (stuffy nose).
• Concentrations of antibiotics like Amoxycillin, Cefuroxime, and Erythromycin are increased in the sputum when taken simultaneously with Ambrodil-S Plus syrup can increase the side effects.
• You may experience chest pain, palpitations, shakiness of hands, nervousness, rise or fall of blood pressure if you use Ambrodil-S Plus syrupwith medicines like Phenylephrine, Levosalbutamol, Terbutaline, Arformoterol, Salmeterol, which are used in asthma, bronchitis and with Xylometazoline, which is used as a nasal decongestant
• Ambrodil-S Plus syrup should be avoided if you are taking psychiatric illness medicines like Imipramine, Trimipramine, Rasagiline, Selegiline, which are used to treat psychiatric illness. When used with Ambrodil-S Plus syrup, these medicines can cause high blood pressure, increased heartbeats or palpitations, and shakiness.
• High blood pressure medicines like Propranolol, Timolol can oppose the action of Ambrodil-S Plus syrupand can cause narrowing of the airway and make breathing difficult.
• Water pills or medicines that increase urination and are used to treat high blood pressure can cause heart rate changes when taken simultaneously with Ambrodil-S Plus syrup.
• There should be caution in the use of Ambrodil-S Plus syrup if you are already having Digoxin, which is used to treat heart failure.

Storage and disposal

• Store Ambrodil-S Plus syrup below 30°C, protected from sunlight and moisture
• Keep away from reach of children and pets
• Dispose of the expired medicine or medicines no longer required

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How will I come to know that I have an allergy to Ambrodil-S Plus syrup?

If you have developed skin lesions, rashes, itchiness, difficulty in breathing, or eye swelling immediately or shortly after consuming this syrup, it may be due Ambrodil-S Plus syrup.

Can i consume Ambrodil-S Plus syrup if I have cough due to smoking?

Yes, you can use Ambrodil-S Plus syrup for cough due to smoking. However, you should avoid smoking if you have a persistent cough due to smoking and consult a doctor for any underlying disease.

Can I consume Ambrodil-S Plus syrup in diabetes?

Ambrodil-S Plus syrupcan raise blood sugar. Hence, it is advised to consult your physician before using it in diabetes.

Is Ambrodil-S Plus syrup is an antibiotic medicine?

No, Ambrodil-S Plus syrup is not an antibiotic. Ambrodil-S Plus syruphelps in the smooth expulsion of mucus through coughing and opening the airway.

Is Ambrodil-S Plus syrup habit forming?

No, Ambrodil-S Plus syrup is not habit-forming. However, it is advised that this syrup should not be used more than the prescribed time. It also should not be used to treat any type of cough without the consultation of a doctor.

For how many days should Ambrodil-S Plus syrup be continued?

In any case, Ambrodil-S Plus syrup should not be continued for more than 14 days without consulting your treating physician. If productive cough persists for more than 14 days, it is necessary to search for other causes of cough.

Will Ambrodil-S Plus syrup make me sleepy?

Ambrodil-S Plus syrup in itself does not contain substances that can make you feel sleepy. However, if you have been prescribed multiple medicines, it is better to ask your doctor in advance about the medications that can make you sleepy.

Is it safe for children?

You should not use this syrup for children without consulting a child health specialist who will also decide the dosage to be given.

What if one stops taking Ambrodil-S Plus syrup?

If Ambrodil-S Plus syrupis stopped before the prescribed time, this may affect this medicine's effectiveness and may lead to cough not being cured. Also, it is advisable not to start consuming Ambrodil-S Plus syrup without having a proper consultation with a physician.

When will I not be allowed to take Ambrodil-S Plus syrup?

Usually, if a patient is known to have an allergy to Ambrodil-S Plus syrupor if he/she complains of dry cough, then the treating physician will not advise taking Ambrodil-S Plus syrup. Additionally, a female who is pregnant for less than 7 months or who is having labour pain, or about to deliver or a lactating mother would be instructed by her doctor not to use Ambrodil-S Plus syrup, even if she has a cough with sputum production.

Is Ambrodil S plus syrup an antibiotic?

No, Ambrodil-S plus syrup is not an antibiotic. It helps in the smooth expulsion of mucus through coughing and opening the airway