Ambroxol

Information about Ambroxol

Ambroxol uses

Ambroxol is used in the treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus.

How ambroxol works

Ambroxol is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.

Common side effects of ambroxol

Nausea, Vomiting, Upset stomach

Available Medicine for Ambroxol

  • ₹40 to ₹132
    Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
    4 variant(s)
  • ₹30 to ₹83
    Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    3 variant(s)
  • ₹165 to ₹300
    Cipla Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹34 to ₹89
    Tablets India Limited
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹258
    Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹89
    Tablets India Limited
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹76
    Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹49
    Ravenbhel Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹104
    Novartis India Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹17 to ₹36
    Neon Laboratories Ltd
    2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Ambroxol

  • Ambroxol helps in thinning and removal of the mucus (slimy and sticky substance) from the airways, thereby treats various respiratory conditions.
  • Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.  
  • Do not use Ambroxol for more than 14 days, without your doctor’s advice.
  • Inform your doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, liver or kidney problem. 
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Ambroxol

Ambroxol

Q. Is Ambroxol good for dry cough?
No. Ambroxol is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance
Q. Does Ambroxol make you sleepy?
No, Ambroxol is not known to make you sleepy.

Content on this page was last updated on 16 August, 2021, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)