Itex Ambroxol Tablets (Ambroxol Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Ambroxol Hydrochloride, take 30 mg three times a day. For continuous treatment, take 30 mg twice a day.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria should not take this medication. The daily allowable amount of aspartame is limited to less than 40 mg per kg of body weight, so for a 60 kg adult, it is safe to take a maximum of 2.4 g per day. People who are allergic to this medication or its components should not take it. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function should also avoid this medication. If this medication contains sorbitol, those with fructose intolerance should avoid it, and patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication as it contains lactose. Patients with kidney disease or peptic ulcers should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Pregnant women are advised to avoid this medication, especially during the first three months of pregnancy, and nursing mothers are also not recommended to take it as the medication may be transferred through breast milk. Elderly patients may have reduced physical function, so caution is needed to adjust the dosage. If serious symptoms such as skin rash, itching, heat sensation, or mucosal damage occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. Moreover, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, heartburn, as well as allergic reactions, shortness of breath, and facial swelling can occur, so caution is advised. This medication may increase the concentration of antibiotics in the bronchi and sputum when taken with certain antibiotics, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider of any medications you are currently taking. No specific symptoms have been reported in the case of overdose, but if unusual reactions occur, consult with a healthcare professional immediately, and treatment will proceed based on the symptoms. There are no reports indicating this medication affects driving or machine operation, but caution is advised as individual differences may exist. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, kept tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and it should not be transferred to another container as this may lead to a risk of misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylactic shock including anaphylactic reactions, facial swelling, shortness of breath, mucosal syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome)

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• abdominal pain
• heartburn
• dry mouth
• unpleasant sensation in the stomach
• bloating in the stomach/abdomen
• constipation

Drug interactions

If taken with antibiotics such as erythromycin, cephalexin, oxytetracycline, amoxicillin, cefuroxime, and doxycycline, this medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is important to keep the storage temperature at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 1000 tablets/bottle, for export - 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP × 10)]