MUCOSOLVAN 15mg|5ml Syrup 60ml works by promoting mucus clearance and easing a productive cough.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for MUCOSOLVAN 15mg|5ml Syrup 60ml

Nausea and Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Gastrointestinal side effects

Skin rash and itching

Uses of MUCOSOLVAN 15mg|5ml Syrup 60ml
What is it prescribed for?

Emphysema with bronchitis pneumoconiosis
This medicine is used to ease the condition of shortness of breath, persistent cough, and inflammation of the airways of the lungs by making the sputum thin and less viscous and easy to cough out.

Tracheobronchitis
This medicine is used in the symptomatic treatment of tracheobronchitis which is an infection causing inflammation of trachea (windpipe) and airways of the lungs. MUCOSOLVAN 15mg|5ml Syrup 60ml relieves the patient from an excessive cough and thick sputum in this condition.

Acute exacerbations of bronchitis
This medicine should be given with the appropriate antibiotic in conditions of Acute exacerbations of bronchitis since it helps in mucus secretion, which helps in improving cough, expectoration difficulties, and other symptoms.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of the medicine can be observed after 30 minutes of oral administration.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 16 to 24 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary, especially in the first trimester. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
MUCOSOLVAN 15mg|5ml Syrup 60ml is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women since it is excreted into the breast milk. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to MUCOSOLVAN 15mg|5ml Syrup 60ml .

Gastric ulceration
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of gastric ulceration because it may worsen the condition.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of Stevens-Johnson syndrome which is a rare but serious disorder of the skin.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary, especially in the first trimester. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
MUCOSOLVAN 15mg|5ml Syrup 60ml is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women since it is excreted into the breast milk. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

General Warnings

Gastric ulceration
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of gastric ulceration or any other gastrointestinal disorders.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with active gastric ulceration or a history of gastric ulceration due to an increase in the risk of worsening of the condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastric ulcers. Do not use this medicine for children under 1 year of age without the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not use this medicine for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
Ambroxol [Internet].
Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/ambroxol-530-api
[cited 21 september 2019].
8 Jan 2018

drugbank.ca –
Ambroxol [Internet].
Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06742
[cited 21 september 2019].
September 02, 2019