Dongkwang Ambroxol Hydrochloride Injection

Adult administration

As Ambroxol Hydrochloride, 15 mg per dose administered slowly intravenously 2 to 3 times a day. In severe cases, it can be increased to 30 mg per dose and can be administered as a drip with saline or Ringer's solution.

Child administration

Age 5 and above: 15 mg per dose administered intravenously 2 to 3 times a day. Age 2 to 4: 7.5 mg per dose administered intravenously 3 times a day. Under 2 years: 7.5 mg per dose administered intravenously 2 times a day. For respiratory distress.

This medication is in a glass ampule, and care should be taken as glass fragments may mix when opening the container. Special caution is required when used for children and the elderly. It should not be used in patients with allergies to this drug or its components. It should be administered with caution in patients with poor kidney function, severe liver impairment, and infants under 2 years of age. Rarely, serious skin disorders may occur during the use of this drug, so if any abnormalities in the skin or mucous membranes occur, usage should be discontinued immediately and healthcare personnel should be consulted. Gastrointestinal side effects may include dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn, and rarely abdominal pain or diarrhea may occur. Allergic reactions may manifest as skin rashes, urticaria, and respiratory distress, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported immediately. Respiratory issues or neurological disturbances have also been reported rarely, so caution is needed. This drug may increase antibiotic concentrations when used with certain antibiotics, so consultation with a specialist is recommended for concurrent use. It is advisable to avoid use during the first three months of pregnancy, and if breastfeeding, the benefits and risks of this medication should be carefully considered. The elderly may require dosage adjustments due to decreased bodily functions. No specific symptoms have been reported in case of overdose, but appropriate treatment is required if abnormal symptoms appear. This drug should be administered slowly via injection and can only be mixed with saline or Ringer's solution. It should be used within 24 hours after mixing, and stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, respiratory distress, severe acute anaphylactic reactions (including anaphylactic shock), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome) such as severe skin damage.

Mild side effects

Dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, dry mouth, gastric discomfort, gastric/bowel distention, gastric/abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, skin rash, urticaria-like erythema, itching, facial swelling, fever accompanied by chills, leukocytosis accompanied by purulent rhinitis, tongue numbness, taste changes, mouth paralysis sensation, arm numbness, headache, leg pain, extreme fatigue.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air ingress, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the efficacy of the drug.

Appearance

Transparent ampule filled with a colorless liquid

Package unit

50 ampules/box [(2 milliliters/ampule)], 10 ampules/box [(2 milliliters/ampule)]