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Ambrodil XP Capsule is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains Acebrophylline, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, it also acts as a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ambrodil XP Capsule

Ambrodil XP Capsule is a prescription medicine primarily used to manage chronic respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis, particularly when excessive mucus production and airway narrowing contribute to breathing difficulties. In selected patients, it may also be prescribed as an adjunctive treatment for asthma, although it is not considered a first-line treatment for asthma management.

Ambrodil XP Capsule is a fixed-dose combination of ambroxol, a mucolytic agent that helps thin and loosen mucus, and theophylline-7 acetic acid, a bronchodilator derivative that helps relax the muscles in the airways. Together, these components help clear thick, sticky mucus from the chest while improving airflow through the lungs. This dual action helps reduce symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, productive cough, and shortness of breath.

To get the best results, you should take this medicine consistently and exactly at the times your doctor recommends. You can take Ambrodil XP Capsule with or without food, though taking it with a meal can help prevent mild stomach irritation if you have a sensitive stomach. Incorporating simple daily habits, such as staying well-hydrated, can also significantly support your recovery and help the medicine work more effectively.

While taking Ambrodil XP Capsule , you might notice some mild, temporary side effects such as nausea, heartburn, or slight drowsiness. These often fade as your body gets used to the medication. However, if you experience any severe or unusual symptoms, such as a rapid heart rate or an allergic reaction, you must stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, or liver damage. Do not take this if you have recently had a heart attack, suffer from extremely low blood pressure, or have a known allergy to Ambrodil XP Capsule , ambroxol, theophylline, or related medicines. Your healthcare provider will determine if this treatment is safe and appropriate for your specific health profile.

This medicine can interact with other substances, including certain antibiotics, blood pressure medicines, and excessive caffeine intake, which can increase your risk of experiencing side effects. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing health conditions in your elderly years, consult your healthcare provider before starting treatment to ensure it is safe for you.

Ambrodil XP Capsule is a unique molecular entity formed by combining ambroxol and theophylline-7-acetic acid into a single salt. Ambroxol contributes mucolytic activity that helps thin and loosen mucus, while the theophylline-derived component contributes bronchodilator effects that help relax the muscles in the airways. Together, these properties help clear thick, sticky mucus from the chest while improving airflow through the lungs. This dual action helps reduce symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, productive cough, and shortness of breath.

Uses of Ambrodil XP Capsule

Ambrodil XP Capsule is primarily used to manage chronic respiratory conditions associated with airway narrowing and excessive mucus production, including:

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Improves airflow by opening narrowed airways and helping clear excess mucus, thereby reducing breathlessness and improving daily functioning.
  • Chronic Bronchitis: Helps break down and thin thick mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up phlegm and clear the airways.
  • Asthma (Adjunctive Use): In selected patients, Ambrodil XP Capsule may be prescribed alongside other asthma treatments to help improve mucus clearance and breathing. However, it is not considered a first-line treatment for asthma and should not replace prescribed inhaled therapies.
  • Ambrodil XP Capsule is not intended for the treatment of sudden breathing emergencies or acute asthma attacks.
     

Key Benefits

Ambrodil XP Capsule provides several benefits for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions, including:

  • Easier Breathing: Helps open the airways and reduce airway obstruction, allowing air to move more freely in and out of the lungs.
  • Improved Mucus Clearance: Thins and loosens thick mucus, making it easier to expel phlegm and maintain clearer airways.
  • Reduced Coughing Episodes: Helps decrease the frequency and severity of coughing fits associated with excess mucus production.
  • Relief From Chest Tightness: Reduces the sensation of chest congestion and tightness, improving overall breathing comfort.
  • Better Sleep Quality: By reducing coughing and breathing difficulties, it may help promote more restful and uninterrupted sleep.
  • Enhanced Daily Activities: Improved lung function and symptom control can make routine activities, exercise, and physical tasks easier to perform.
  • Improved Quality of Life: Regular use may help patients experience fewer respiratory symptoms and greater overall comfort in daily life.
Side effects of Ambrodil XP Capsule

Directions for Use

Take this oral medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor to ensure it works safely and effectively. Follow these simple steps for proper administration:

  • Swallow the capsule or tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it, as this can affect how the medicine is released into your system.
  • If you are taking the liquid form, always use the provided measuring cup or syringe to ensure you receive the exact dose. Avoid using a regular household spoon.
  • Try to take your dose at the same time every day to keep a steady level of the medicine in your bloodstream.
  • Always follow your doctor's exact instructions and do not stop taking the medicine early, even if your breathing improves.
     
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Ambrodil XP Capsule as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ambrodil XP Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Ambrodil XP Capsule is not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor before using Ambrodil XP Capsule if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Ambrodil XP Capsule is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before taking Ambrodil XP Capsule if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Ambrodil XP Capsule usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Ambrodil XP Capsule with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Ambrodil XP Capsule with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Ambrodil XP Capsule should be used with caution in children in doses as prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Unsafe

Ambrodil XP Capsule is not recommended for use in heart patients as it can lead to cardiovascular effects.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Ambrodil XP Capsule should be used under extreme caution in geriatric patients. Please consult your physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ambrodil XP Capsule

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ambrodil XP Capsule as it may cause serious adverse effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day, as staying hydrated naturally helps thin out the mucus in your lungs, making it easier to clear.
  • Avoid active smoking and stay away from environments with secondhand smoke, heavy dust, or chemical fumes, which irritate your airways and make the medicine less effective.
  • Practice deep breathing or pursed-lip breathing exercises as guided by your doctor to help strengthen your lung capacity over time.
  • Use a humidifier in your bedroom to keep the air moist, which can help soothe irritated breathing passages and ease nighttime coughing.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Ambrodil XP Capsule to start to work: The time required for Ambrodil XP Capsule to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Ambrodil XP Capsule last: The duration of action for Ambrodil XP Capsule is unknown.

What if you forget to take Ambrodil XP Capsule

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

•Keep the medicine at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). •Protect the medication from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight

Drug Warnings

  • Check the Product Before Use: Always inspect the packaging before use; do not take the capsule or liquid if the seal is broken or if the liquid appears cloudy or discoloured.
  • Driving and Machinery Use: Avoid driving, cycling, or operating heavy machinery if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or lightheaded after taking your dose.
  • Before Medical or Dental Procedures: Tell your dentist, surgeon, or anaesthesiologist that you are taking this medicine before undergoing any medical procedures or surgeries.
  • Do Not Stop Treatment Abruptly: Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, even if you feel completely better, as stopping early can cause your breathing difficulties to return.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

Ambrodil XP Capsule may interact with certain medications, potentially increasing side effects or altering its effectiveness. Inform your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements you are taking, including:

  • Theophylline-Containing Medicines and Other Xanthine Derivatives: Ambrodil XP Capsule already contains a theophylline derivative. Taking additional theophylline-containing medications or related xanthine medicines may increase the risk of side effects such as rapid heartbeat, palpitations, tremors, nervousness, restlessness, nausea, and insomnia. Always inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines that contain theophylline.
  • Certain Antibiotics: Some antibiotics may slow the metabolism of Ambrodil XP Capsule , resulting in higher drug levels and an increased risk of side effects.
  • Beta-Blockers (used for high blood pressure or heart conditions): These medicines may counteract the airway-opening effects of Ambrodil XP Capsule and could worsen breathing difficulties in susceptible individuals.
  • Diuretics (Water Pills): Concurrent use may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalances, particularly low potassium levels.
  • Corticosteroids: Using corticosteroids alongside bronchodilator therapy may further increase the risk of certain side effects, including electrolyte disturbances.

Drug-Food Interactions

Certain foods and beverages may influence how Ambrodil XP Capsule affects your body. Consider the following precautions:

  • Caffeine-Containing Products: Excessive consumption of coffee, tea, cola drinks, chocolate, or energy drinks may increase the risk of side effects such as a rapid heartbeat, headache, nervousness, tremors, or difficulty sleeping.
  • Alcohol: Alcohol may worsen certain side effects such as dizziness or stomach irritation and should be consumed cautiously.

Drug-Disease Interactions

Certain medical conditions may affect the safety and effectiveness of Ambrodil XP Capsule . Tell your doctor if you have any of the following:

  • Heart Conditions: Patients with recent heart attack, serious heart rhythm disorders, severe low blood pressure, or other significant cardiovascular conditions may require careful monitoring, as the medicine can affect heart function.
  • Liver Disease: Impaired liver function may reduce the body's ability to process the medication, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
  • Kidney Disease: Reduced kidney function may affect drug elimination and may require dose adjustments or closer monitoring.
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: Patients with a history of stomach or duodenal ulcers should use Ambrodil XP Capsule cautiously. This precaution is primarily related to the theophylline-derived component, which may aggravate gastrointestinal irritation in susceptible individuals. Your doctor may recommend closer monitoring if you have active ulcer disease or a significant history of gastrointestinal problems.
  • Seizure Disorders: Patients with a history of seizures should use this medicine cautiously, as bronchodilator-related stimulatory effects may increase seizure risk in susceptible individuals.
     
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FAQs

Ambrodil XP Capsule is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs.
Ambrodil XP Capsule should be used with caution in patients suffering from fits as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Ambrodil XP Capsule so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.
No, you are not recommended to take erythromycin with Ambrodil XP Capsule as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of adverse effects of Ambrodil XP Capsule . However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Ambrodil XP Capsule .
You are recommended to avoid taking Ambrodil XP Capsule if you are allergic to acebrophylline, ambroxol, theophylline or suffering from irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), low blood pressure, liver or kidney disorders or had heart attack. However, inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Ambrodil XP Capsule .
No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking Ambrodil XP Capsule as it may reduce the effectiveness of Ambrodil XP Capsule .
No. Ambrodil XP Capsule is not intended for the relief of sudden asthma symptoms or acute asthma attacks. It is a maintenance medicine used to help control respiratory symptoms over time. For sudden breathing difficulties, use your prescribed rescue inhaler and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or do not improve.
No, Ambrodil XP Capsule is not a steroid. Ambrodil XP Capsule is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent.
Take Ambrodil XP Capsule for as long as your doctor prescribes. The duration of treatment depends on your condition and response to therapy. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, as symptoms may return or worsen.
No. Ambrodil XP Capsule is not an antibiotic.
Birth control pills may interfere with Ambrodil XP Capsule clearance, increasing its levels and risk of side effects. Therefore, if you are taking birth control pills, inform your doctor as the dose of Ambrodil XP Capsule needs to be reduced.
Ambrodil XP Capsule may be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help reduce stomach discomfort, nausea, or heartburn. Follow your doctor's instructions and swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water.
If you are taking furosemide along with Ambrodil XP Capsule , you should take caution as combined use of these medicines may decrease potassium levels. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly monitor potassium levels.
Ambrodil XP Capsule contains Acebrophylline, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Ambrodil XP Capsule also acts as a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.
You are recommended to avoid consuming large quantities of caffeine-containing food or drinks as it may increase the risk of side effects.
The safety of Ambrodil XP Capsule during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been fully established. It should only be used if your doctor determines that the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Ambrodil XP Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, dizziness, and stomach discomfort. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Store Ambrodil XP Capsule at room temperature. Protect from moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.
It is highly recommended to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol can increase drowsiness, worsen stomach irritation, and increase dizziness associated with the medication. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about alcohol use.
You may begin to feel some relief within a few hours as it starts to relax your airways, but the full therapeutic benefit of clearing mucus and reducing coughing fits can take several days of consistent use. Talk to your doctor if you do not notice any improvement after a few days.
Yes, mild drowsiness or dizziness is a known side effect for some individuals. If you experience these symptoms, avoid driving, using tools, or operating machinery until you feel fully alert. Talk to your doctor if these symptoms persist.
A rapid, pounding, or irregular heart rate is a serious side effect. Stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical attention or contact your healthcare provider right away. Talk to your doctor about finding an alternative treatment option.
You should use this medication with caution if you have high blood pressure or other cardiovascular conditions. Your doctor will evaluate your heart health to decide if this medicine is safe for you. Talk to your doctor before starting this medication.
Ambrodil XP Capsule is a fixed-dose combination medicine containing ambroxol and a theophylline derivative. Ambroxol helps thin and loosen mucus in the airways, while theophylline-related activity helps relax airway muscles and improve airflow. Together, these actions help relieve symptoms associated with COPD, chronic bronchitis, and certain other chronic respiratory conditions.
No. Ambrodil XP Capsule is not generally considered a first-line treatment for asthma. Most asthma treatment plans rely on inhaled medicines, such as inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators, as the primary therapies. Ambrodil XP Capsule may sometimes be used as an additional treatment in selected patients, but it should not replace prescribed asthma inhalers or rescue medications.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
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