Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin
About Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin
Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin is used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs: 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 your airways.
Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin contains Ambroxol (a mucolytic agent), Desloratadine (an antihistamine), and Guaifenesin (an expectorant). Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaifenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Desloratadine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Take Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin as prescribed. You are advised to take Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. Most of these side effects of Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to ambroxol, desloratadine, guaiphenesin, or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin. Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin to loosen mucus. Drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin, as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin as it might cause increased dizziness.
Uses of Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin belongs to the class of medicines called expectorants. It contains Ambroxol, Desloratadine, and Guaifenesin, which are used to treat a cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Desloratadine is an anti-allergic drug that blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
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Side Effects of Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
Drug Warnings
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to ambroxol, desloratadine, guaiphenesin, or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin. Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. If you have a kidney or liver problem, please inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin to loosen mucus. Drive only if you are alert after taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin, as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin may have interaction with antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin, azithromycin), antifungal (ketoconazole), antacid (cimetidine), and antidepressant (fluoxetine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods, or dietary supplements with Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have asthma, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes the accumulation of the amino acid phenylalanine in the body), or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid alcohol consumption with Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorIf you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, please consult a doctor.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIf you are a breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor.
Driving
cautionAmbroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking the Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin.
Liver
cautionTake Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.
Kidney
cautionTake Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
Children
cautionAmbroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it may increase mucus production. 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 helps loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits, as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is the 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 a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin is used to treat Cough.
Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin contains Ambroxol, Desloratadine and Guaifenesin. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaifenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces mucus stickiness, and helps remove it. Desloratadine blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for allergic reactions.
Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin should be used with caution in asthma patients as it can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it is recommended that you inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+desloratadine+guaiphenesin.
