Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
About
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is a combination of three drugs, namely Levosalbutamol (bronchodilator), Ambroxol hydrochloride (mucolytic agent), and Guaiphenesin (expectorant). Levosalbutamol works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol hydrochloride works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby helps to cough out phlegm easily. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Together, Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol helps provide relief from cough.
Take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol based on your medical condition. Some people may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol to loosen mucus. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.
Uses of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol contains Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol hydrochloride, and Guaiphenesin, used to treat cough associated with mucus. Levosalbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol hydrochloride belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby helps to cough out easily. Guaiphenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Together, Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol helps provide relief from cough.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Tremor
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol. If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may have interaction with antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin), water pills (furosemide), bronchodilators (albuterol, formoterol, vilanterol), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron), steroids (prednisone, budesonide).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages or foods with Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is excreted in human milk. Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
cautionAmbroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Liver
cautionTake Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionAmbroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods.
- Replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, french fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
- Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Special Advise
Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Dry cough does not produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol contains Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol hydrochloride, and Guaiphenesin. Levosalbutamol relaxes muscles and widens the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol hydrochloride works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism before taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache even after one week of using Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol, please consult your doctor.
