Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
About
Ambroxol+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) produces mucous or sputum.
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is a combination of three drugs, namely Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol, and Guaiphenesin. Levosalbutamol works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol 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+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol helps provide relief from cough.
Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol based on your medical condition. Some people may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.
Uses of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is a combination of three drugs, namely: Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol 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 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 phlegm easily. Guaiphenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Together, Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol helps provide relief from cough.
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Storage
Side Effects of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Inform your doctor 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.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may interact with antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin), water pills (furosemide), bronchodilators (albuterol, formoterol, vilanterol), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron), steroids (prednisone, budesonide).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods or dietary supplements with Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor 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.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Ambroxol+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+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is excreted in human milk. Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionAmbroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Liver
cautionTake Ambroxol+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+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+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+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol if you have diabetes, as it may increase blood sugar levels.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. A dry cough doe snot produce sputum/phlegm. 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.
FAQs
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol contains Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol and Guaiphenesin. Levosalbutamol relaxes muscles and widens the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol 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.
Ambroxol+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 so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol.
Ambroxol+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+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist, or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol, please consult your doctor.
