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LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL

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LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL 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) produces mucous or sputum.

LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL contains Ambroxol hydrochloride and Levosalbutamol. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens airways in the lungs. Ambroxol is a mucolytic drug (cough/sputum thinner) that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. As a result, it allows for easier coughing.

Use LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL as prescribed. Your paediatrician will suggest a suitable dosage regime based on your child's condition. LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremors, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, sleepiness, and increased heart rate. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or bother your child, please seek medical help.

If your child is allergic to any food or medicine, inform your doctor. Also, inform your child's entire medical history, including ongoing medications, to avoid unwanted effects and possible interactions. Do not give more than the prescribed dose. Do not use other cough medicines unless prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL

Treatment of Cough

Medicinal Benefits

LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL is a combination of two medicines: Levosalbutamol and Ambroxol. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that works by widening and relaxing the airways (bronchi) of the lungs. Ambroxol is an expectorant (relieves congestion) and mucolytic agent (dilutes viscous cough/mucus) that loosens the mucus to make breathing easier. LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL treats cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL effectively treats COPD like emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes).

Directions for Use

Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and give it in doses as a doctor prescribes with the help of the dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Restlessness
  • Tremor (Involuntary shaking or movement)
  • Headache
  • Muscle cramps
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Increased heart rate

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If your child is allergic to any foods or other medicines, inform your doctor. Do not give your child more than the prescribed dose. Do not use any other medications with LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL unless recommended by the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL may interact with antibiotics (e.g. amoxicillin, cefuroxime, erythromycin) and a cough suppressant (e.g. codeine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No major interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Use LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL with caution in patients with a cough for a long time, stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems and asthma.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

  • AMOXICILLIN
  • CEFUROXIME
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CODEINE
  • Safety Advice

    • Safety Warning

      Alcohol

      not applicable

      It is intended for Children.

    • Safety Warning

      Pregnancy

      not applicable

      It is intended for Children.

    • Safety Warning

      Breast Feeding

      caution

      It is intended for Children.

    • Safety Warning

      Driving

      not applicable

      It is intended for Children.

    • Safety Warning

      Liver

      caution

      Please inform your doctor if your child has a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL.

    • Safety Warning

      Kidney

      caution

      Please inform your doctor if your child has a history of kidney diseases or conditions. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL.

    • Safety Warning

      Children

      safe

      Use LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL for children as advised by the doctor.

    Habit Forming

    No

    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.
    • Give your child plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat while coughing.
    • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
    • Eating fruits rich in water, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples, may help.

    Special Advise

    You are recommended not to use LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL for more than ten days unless your doctor recommends it.

    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. A dry cough does not produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an infection in the respiratory tract.

    FAQs

    LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL is used to treat Cough.

    LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL contains Levosalbutamol and Ambroxol. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles and widens the airways of the lungs. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that thinners and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily.

    You are recommended to give LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms worsen or persist after 3 days of using LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL, seek medical help.

    Using LEVOSALBUTAMOL+AMBROXOL with antibiotics such as erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline, and cefuroxime may increase the concentration of antibiotics in the formed mucus in the airways. Therefore, consult your doctor before using any medicine for your child.

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