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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:21 PM IST
Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free is a combination medicine which belongs to the class of expectorants. It is used in the treatment of cough and allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation, or watery eyes. This medicine works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and removing it from the airways. Common side effects include nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, drowsiness or headache.
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About Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free

Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free belongs to a class of cough and cold preparations primarily used to treat cough. Additionally, it is also used to treat allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation, or watery eyes. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.  

Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free contains Ambroxol, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Menthol. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreasing the need to cough. Phenylephrine works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Menthol produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation.

Take Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free as prescribed. You are advised to take Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free for as long as your doctor has recommended it based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, drowsiness or headache. Most of these side effects of Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free. Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free should be used with caution in children. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free to loosen the congestion.

Uses of Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free

Treatment of Cough

Medicinal Benefits

Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free contains Ambroxol, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine maleate and Menthol. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is an anti-tussive agent that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreasing the need to cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an anti-histamine that blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before using the syrup. Take Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free. Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free should be used with caution in children. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free. Avoid using Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free to loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free may interact with antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin), anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline, escitalopram), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone, codeine), antianxiety drug (alprazolam), central nervous system stimulants (methylphenidate), antipsychotics (quetiapine), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats  (quinidine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), central nervous system stimulant (amphetamine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or limit the intake of chocolate and caffeine-containing foods such as cocoa beans and tea leaves with Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free as they may increase the risk of severity of side effects. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol with Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), lung, kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CEFUROXIME
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • HYDROCODONE
  • CODEINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • METHYLPHENIDATE
  • QUETIAPINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • AMPHETAMINE
  • DULOXETINE

Habit Forming

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough. It also helps loosen mucus. 
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

Special Advise

You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates you may have allergies or minor infection in the respiratory tract and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free as it may increase adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free is excreted in human milk. Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free may impair thinking or cause blurred vision in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free.

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Liver

Caution

Take Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free should be used with caution in children and in doses only as advised by a doctor.

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116.
Other Info - AMRO171

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FAQs

Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free belongs to a class of cough and cold preparations primarily used to treat cough. Additionally, it is also used to treat allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation, or watery eyes.
Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free contains Ambroxol, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine maleate and Menthol. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreasing the need to cough. Phenylephrine works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Chlorpheniramine maleate blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation.
You are not recommended to take Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free with selegiline or other MAO inhibitors such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection at the same time as it may cause severe high blood pressure, which may lead to stroke. Therefore, if you have taken any of these medicines in the past 14 days, avoid taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free and consult a doctor for proper advice.
You are recommended to avoid taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free if you have asthma, enlarged prostate, blockage in stomach or intestines, glaucoma or if you are unable to urinate. Please consult a doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free.
Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
You are recommended to take Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after one week of using Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free, please consult your doctor.
Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free can cause sleepiness or drowsiness. Avoid alcohol intake as it may increase these conditions. This does not require any medical treatment as this will gradually reduce over time. Please consult the doctor if it persists for longer durations.
Store Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free in a cool place. Protect from light. Keep it out of reach of children. Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free should be disposed, by following local guidelines or asking your pharmacist how to properly dispose of any unused medicine.
Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free can be taken by adults and children, as recommended by a doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use.
Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free can be taken either with or without food, as directed by the doctor.
Pregnant women should seek medical advice before using Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free. Your doctor will prescribe Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free only if the benefits outweigh the risks. It is not known if Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free is transferred through breast milk. Therefore, Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free should only be given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor concludes that the benefits outweigh any potential risks.
If you miss taking a dose Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free, then take it as soon as you remember and if it is the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose. Avoid taking more to make up for the missed one.
Amrox-SF Syrup Strawberry Sugar Free causes side effects such as nausea, drowsiness, stomach upset, vomiting and headache. Most of these side effects are temporary and do not require any medical attention, as these will reduce over time. Consult a doctor, if these side effects persist for longer durations.

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