What Ambroxol-Richter is and what it is used for
Ambroxol-Richter contains ambroxol hydrochloride as its active substance, which belongs to a class of medicines called mucolytics. Ambroxol-Richter decreases the viscosity of airway secretions, which can thus be eliminated more easily by coughing.
This medicine is indicated:
– in diseases of the bronchi and lungs (e.g. in chronic bronchopulmonary diseases, in acute bronchial diseases and acute episodes of chronic bronchopneumonopathy, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis);
– in sinusitis;
– as a preventive treatment, before and after surgery in conditions with a risk of pulmonary complications.
If after 4-5 days you do not feel better or feel worse, you should contact a doctor.
How to take Ambroxol-Richter
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as told by your doctor or pharmacist. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
The following doses are recommended:
– Adults and children over 12 years old
5 ml Ambroxol-Richter 2-3 times a day for the first 2-3 days, then 5 ml Ambroxol-Richter 2 times a day or 2.5 ml Ambroxol-Richter 3 times a day.
If it is necessary to increase the efficiency, the adult dose can be increased up to 10 ml
Ambroxol-Richter 2 times a day.
– Children aged 5-12 years
2.5 ml Ambroxol-Richter 2-3 times a day.
– Children aged 2-5 years
1.25 ml Ambroxol-Richter 3 times a day.
– Children under 2 years old
1.25 ml Ambroxol-Richter 2 times a day.
Patients with severely impaired kidney function
If you have severely impaired kidney function, talk to your doctor, as in this case the maintenance dose should be reduced accordingly and the interval between doses should be extended.
Method of administration
This medicine should be taken after meals. While using Ambroxol-Richter, remember to drink plenty of fluids to make it easier to clear mucus.
Duration of treatment
Do not use this medicine for more than 4-5 days without your doctor’s recommendation. If after 4-5 days of treatment the symptoms do not improve, contact your doctor.
If you take more Ambroxol-Richter than you should
If you are taking more of this medication than you should, talk to your doctor as you may need medical attention. So far, there are no known cases of poisoning in humans.
If you forget to take Ambroxol-Richter
If you have forgotten to take a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although they do not occur in all people.
Ambroxol-Richter is generally well tolerated.
Contact your doctor immediately and discontinue treatment with this medicine if the following serious side effects occur:
– Serious allergic reactions (anaphylactic) that cause swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat,
leading to severe breathing difficulties, skin rashes, hives, anaphylactic shock (low blood pressure, pallor, restlessness, weak pulse, fainting).
– Angioedema manifested by rapid swelling of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, mucous and submucosal tissues, which can lead to shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing.
– Severe skin side effects: rashes (including damage to mucous membranes e.g. in the mouth, throat, nose, eyes and genitals).
Possible side effects depending on frequency:
Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1000 people
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Rash, hives.
Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10000 people
Headaches and dizziness.
Frequency unknown: which cannot be estimated from the available data
Anaphylactic reactions including anaphylactic shock, angioedema (rapid swelling of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, mucosal and submucosal tissues) and pruritus.
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (including erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis and acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis).
Minor gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, may occur, which quickly succumb when the dose is decreased.
Presentation form: bottle with 100 ml syrup
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