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Ambrect Tablet (Ambroxol Hydrochloride)

Ambrect Tablet (Ambroxol Hydrochloride)

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Ingredient · strength
Ambroxol Hydrochloride›30mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
동화약품(주)
Appearance
White round tablets (Export version: white round tablets)
Packaging
500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 198800558 · Notified 1988.05.17 · Insurance code 642702430

Summary

Main use
Treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis and asthmatic bronchitis due to mucus secretion disorders
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Ambroxol Hydrochloride as 30 mg per dose, taken three times a day. For continuous treatment, take 30 mg per dose, two times a day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
동화약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis and asthmatic bronchitis due to mucus secretion disorders

  • Mucus secretion disorder
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • asthmatic bronchitis
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This medication is used for acute and chronic respiratory diseases resulting from mucus secretion disorders, such as acute and chronic bronchitis and asthmatic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Ambroxol Hydrochloride as 30 mg per dose, taken three times a day. For continuous treatment, take 30 mg per dose, two times a day.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components. Patients with severely impaired kidney function and severely compromised liver function should not take this medication. This medication may contain sorbitol, so individuals with a genetic predisposition to fructose intolerance should avoid taking it. Additionally, this medication contains lactose and should not be given to patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with kidney issues, those with peptic ulcers, pregnant women, particularly in the first trimester, should consult a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication crosses the placenta during pregnancy, so its use during pregnancy is not recommended, and breastfeeding women should also avoid it as it can transfer through breast milk. Elderly patients may have reduced bodily functions, so care should be taken with dosage adjustments when taking this medication. If symptoms such as rash, itching, fever, or mucosal damage occur while taking this medication, discontinue its use immediately and consult a specialist. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, heartburn, and dry mouth may occur, so caution is advised. Allergic symptoms such as hives, skin rash, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, angioedema, or anaphylactic reactions may also occur, so any abnormal signs should be reported to medical personnel immediately. Respiratory issues may include purulent rhinitis, and rare neurological symptoms such as altered taste or sensation in the tongue and arm numbness have also been reported. This medication may increase antibiotic concentrations in bronchial secretions and phlegm when taken with certain antibiotics, so caution is advised when taken together. No specific symptoms of overdose have been reported; however, treatment tailored to the symptoms should be provided if adverse reactions occur. There are no reports of this medication affecting driving or operating machinery, but caution may be needed. For storage, keep this medication out of children's reach, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed. Do not transfer the medication from its original container to another container for storage, as this may cause misuse or degradation of quality; always keep it in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing (dyspnea), anaphylactic reaction (including anaphylactic shock), skin and mucosal reaction syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, heartburn, dry mouth, discomfort in the stomach, bloating, constipation, loss of appetite, purulent rhinitis accompanied by an increased white blood cell count, altered taste in the tongue, changes in taste, numbness in the mouth, numbness in the arms, skin rash, itching, facial swelling, chills including fever.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

Consult a physician or pharmacist if this medication is to be taken with antibiotics such as erythromycin, cephalexin, oxytetracycline, amoxicillin, cefuroxime, doxycycline.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and should be kept in a cool room away from direct sunlight.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets (Export version: white round tablets)

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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