Ingredient

Ambroxol Hydrochloride

Ambroxol hydrochloride is an expectorant that helps to thin airway mucus and facilitate the expulsion of phlegm.

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MFDS ingredient code M233843

What does it do?

Ambroxol hydrochloride is a medication that has mucolytic and secretolytic properties, primarily used in the treatment of respiratory diseases accompanied by cough and phlegm. This ingredient thins mucus to promote smooth removal of mucus in the airways.

Ambroxol hydrochloride helps to thin mucus in the airways, making it easier for mucus to be expelled. It also promotes mucus secretion to prevent accumulation of mucus in the airways, making breathing more comfortable.

Commonly used for

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Ambroxol hydrochloride is differentiated from simple cough suppressants by its ability to thin mucus and facilitate phlegm expulsion. This helps effectively remove phlegm when coughing is present.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

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Questions about this ingredient

  • QCan I give my child this syrup with this ingredient together with cold medicine for his cough with phlegm?

    Ambroxol, a mucolytic ingredient, can sometimes be found in cold medications, so if taken together, the same ingredient may overlap. The applicability and usage for children may vary by product, so please show both medications to a pharmacist or pediatrician for confirmation.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QIs Ambroxol a medication that stops coughing?

    Ambroxol hydrochloride is an expectorant that helps to thin mucus in the airways rather than suppressing cough, facilitating the expulsion of phlegm. It promotes mucus secretion to prevent accumulation in the airways, easing breathing.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.