Inhalex Respules (Ambroxol)

Introduction of Inhalex Respules (Ambroxol)

Ambroxol is a clinically proven systemically active mucolytic agent. When administered orally onset of action occurs after about 30 minutes. The breakdown of acid mucopolysaccharide fibers makes the sputum thinner and less viscous and therefore more easily removed by coughing. Although sputum volume eventually decreases, its viscosity remains low for as long as treatment is maintained.

Indications of Inhalex Respules (Ambroxol)

All forms of tracheobronchitis, emphysema with bronchitis pneumoconiosis, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions, bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma. During acute exacerbations of bronchitis it should be given with the appropriate antibiotic.

Contraindications of Inhalex Respules (Ambroxol)

There are no absolute contraindications but in patients with gastric ulceration relative caution should be observed

Side effects of Inhalex Respules (Ambroxol)

Occasional gastrointestinal side effects may occur but these are normally mild.

Precautions of Inhalex Respules (Ambroxol)

It is advisable to avoid use during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Dosage of Inhalex Respules (Ambroxol)

• Adults: daily dose of 30 mg (one Ambroxol tablet ) to 120 mg (4 Ambroxol tablets) taken in 2 to 3 divided doses
• Children up to 2 years: half a teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup twice daily
• Children 2 - 5 years: half a teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup 3 times daily
• Children over 5 years: One teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup 2-3 times daily.