Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
About Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin is 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. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any viscous or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) produces mucus or sputum.
Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin is a combination of 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. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus.
Some people may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, stomach upset and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
• Relief from cough: Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin helps to relieve cough by loosening mucus and making it easier to expel phlegm and breathe.
• Treatment of bronchitis: Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin helps in managing bronchitis symptoms by loosening mucus, facilitating clearer airways, and easier breathing.
• Managing asthma symptoms: Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin can help asthma patients by reducing coughing and breathing difficulties caused by excess mucus in the lungs.
• Support during respiratory infections: Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin aids in alleviating coughing and enhances mucus clearance during respiratory infections, thereby supporting recovery.
Medicinal Benefits
- Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin is a combination of three drugs: Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol, and Guaiphenesin, which are used to treat coughs associated with mucus.
- Levosalbutamol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that work 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. Therefore, it helps 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.
Directions for Use
- Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Shake the bottle well before each use.
- Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided with the pack.
- Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly.
Storage
Side Effects of Ambroxol+guaiphenesin+levosalbutamol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
- Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods or dietary supplements with Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorThe safety of Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin is excreted in human milk. Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
unsafeAmbroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin.
Liver
cautionTake Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionAmbroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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. The 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 does not 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin is used to treat cough associated with mucus.
Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin.
Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin.
Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin 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+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ambroxol+levosalbutamol+guaiphenesin, please consult your doctor.
