Last updated on March 27, 2021
The active substance of the Ambrolan tablets is the active metabolite of bromhexine, ambroxol hydrochloride. It dissolves the viscous secretion accumulated in bronchi and accelerates its excretion by ciliary activation. In addition ambroxol dilutes excessively thick mucus and facilitates its excretion.
Uses and active ingredients
Mucolysis in case of productive cough accompanying diseases of lungs and bronchi.
The active substance is ambroxol hydrochloride. 1 tablet contains 30 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride. The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, potato starch, povidone (K=22.5-27.0), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.
How to take Ambrolan
Take the tablet after meal with liquid (e.g. a glass of water). Mucolytic effect increases with liquid consumption.
Talk to your doctor if symptoms become worse or do not improve within 4-5 days of starting the treatment.
If not prescribed otherwise, the recommended dose is:
– adults and adolescents over 12 years: 1 tablet twice a day. After consulting with a doctor and in severe cases the dose may be increased to 1 tablet three times a day.
– children 6-12 years of age: ½ tablets twice a day. After consulting with a doctor and in severe cases the dose may be increased to ½ tablet three times a day.
– children under 6 years of age: Due to high content of the active substance Ambrolan tablets should not be administered to children under 6 years of age.
Patients with renal and (or) liver impairment: in case of renal or liver impairment you should talk to the doctor before taking Ambrolan. The dose should be reduced or the time between doses prolonged if required.
Storage. Do not store at a temperature higher than 25°C/77°F. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Contents of the pack. White, round, biconvex and scored tablet. The tablet may be divided into equal doses.
20 tablets in blister package.
Side-effects, precautions and interactions
Do not take Ambrolan
– if you are allergic to ambroxol or any of other ingredients of this medicine
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ambrolan:
– if you have bronchial disease accompanied by excretion of large amount of secretions (risk of mucus stasis),
– if you have renal impairment,
– if you have severe liver disease,
– if you are prone to developing ulcerative diseases of gastrointestinal tract,
– due to high content of the active substance Ambrolan 30 mg tablets should not be administered to children under 6 years of age,
– serious skin reactions have been reported in association with ambroxol; stop the treatment with Ambrolan and contact your doctor immediately if skin rash (including sores on mucous membranes, e.g. in mouth, nose, eyes, genitals) develops.
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