Ambrolite S Syrup

Ambrolite S Syrup is a medication that helps in the treatment of chronic bronchopulmonary conditions related to cold, bronchitis, thickened mucus, cough, congestion and treat common cold, acute sore throat and asthma.

The syrup is a mucolytic agent that helps in reducing the thickness of the sputum, allowing the patients to breathe easily. It is advised that you should not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Children who are 12 years old or younger must not consume this medicine. The other contraindications says that pregnant women must not consume this medicine, nor should the people who have had Stevens-Johnson syndrome ever in their life.

People suffering from liver or kidney related issues must take extra care before consuming this medicine. It is important that you stick to the dosage patterns to avoid any such side effects.

You must tell your doctor about your medical history before starting the medication to avoid any aggravation of the existing conditions or other possible serious side effects.

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Copd)

• Cough

• Allergy

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Sjs)

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Stomach Discomfort

• Allergic Reaction

• Dizziness

• Rash

• Urticaria

• Tremor

• Palpitations

• Increased Heart Rate

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  You may consult your doctor to know more about the effect of alcohol on this medication. There is no sufficient data available.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Since there is no conclusive evidence about the effect of this medicine on the foetus, it is hard to say that it is unsafe for pregnant women. Therefore, you must consult your doctor and look for the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must avoid this syrup as it can affect the health of the infant. The ingredients of the syrup can reach the child through breast milk and thus lead to serious health issues. It is important that nursing mothers consult a doctor and discuss about the best course of action.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is insufficient data available regarding this but it is advised that you avoid driving if you start experiencing drowsiness or dizziness.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effects of this medicine lasts anywhere between 16-24 hours and thus the dosage patterns can change from person to person.

• What is the onset of action?

  You can observe the onset of action within 30 minutes of oral administration.

• Is it habit forming?

  There have been no habit-forming tendencies observed in patients due to the consumption of this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ambrolite S Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Mucolite Ls Syrup

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• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dosage, you must consume it as soon as you remember but not if it is time for the next dosage. You must avoid missing the dosages to get a speedy recovery.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a doctor immediately if you face an episode of overdose. You must not continue with the medication without consulting the doctor.

This drug is an agent that causes diffusion of thick mucus. Uncontrolled quantity of nitric oxide (NO) is related to inflammation and other kinds of disruptions of the functioning of the airways. Ambrolite S Syrup inhibits the activation of guanylate cyclase which is nitric oxide dependent. It work as a short-acting beta-2 agonist that stimulates beta-2 receptors in the lungs. Also as an expectorant which reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of congealed mucous in upper respiratory tract to increase flow of mucous, stimulating and increasing efficiency of the cilia to remove the accumulated mucous.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  In patients who are taking multiple medicines at a time, it is advised that you tell your doctor all those medicines. Ambrolite S Syrup can interact with certain medicine or supplements to cause some serious side effects. Aminophylline, atomoxetine, digoxin, furosemide, methyldopa, theophylline and a few antibiotics interact with the syrup, resulting in serious health issues.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  The medicine can interact with diseases related to gastric ulcers and aggravate the conditions. There is not much information regarding this and therefore it is important that you discuss about all your existing conditions to avoid any serious implications.

• Ques : What is Ambrolite s syrup?

  Ans : Ambrolite is a medication which contains Ambroxol, guaifenesin and Salbutamol as active ingredients in it. It perform its actions by reducing the thickness of the sputum.

• Ques : What is Ambrolite s syrup used for?

  Ans : This drug is used to treat chronic bronchopulmonary conditions related to cold, bronchitis, thickened mucus, cough, congestion and treat common cold, acute sore throat and asthma.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Ambrolite s syrup?

  Ans : Side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, etc.

• Ques : Can Ambrolite S Syrup be used for cough and common cold?

  Ans : Yes, Ambrolite S Syrup can be used for cough and common cold.

• Ques : How long do I need to use ambrolite s syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, till the complete eradication of disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor and moreover taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can also cause inadequate effect on the patient. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Ambrolite S Syrup ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours.

• Ques : Should I use Ambrolite S Syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is commonly taken orally from mouth and the action of salts involved in this medication.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Ambrolite S Syrup?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature.

• Ambroxol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ambroxol

• Guaifenesin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/guaifenesin

• Albuterol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/salbutamol