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Ambrodil Syrup is used to treat acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. It helps thin and reduce the density and viscosity of mucus (sputum), thereby facilitating its efficient removal by coughing.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE-30MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ambrodil Syrup

Ambrodil Syrup is a medicine used to relieve wet coughs associated with respiratory conditions like bronchitis. It works by thinning and loosening thick, sticky mucus in your lungs and airways, making it easier to cough up. This helps clear your airways so you can breathe more comfortably.

For the best results, you should take Ambrodil Syrup regularly at the same times each day as directed by your doctor. You can take this medicine with or without food, though taking it after meals may help prevent stomach upset. Staying well-hydrated by drinking plenty of warm fluids also helps the medicine work more effectively.

While taking Ambrodil Syrup , you might experience mild side effects like a temporary change in taste or a slightly upset stomach. However, if you experience rare but serious symptoms, such as a severe skin rash or difficulty breathing, stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have a history of stomach ulcers, kidney disease, or liver damage. Do not take this if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients or have a history of severe skin reactions.

Tell your doctor if you are taking antibiotics, as Ambrodil Syrup can increase their concentration in lung tissues, or if you consume alcohol, which can irritate your stomach. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an elderly individual, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine to ensure it is safe for you.

Uses of Ambrodil Syrup

Ambrodil Syrup is used to to relieve wet coughs associated with respiratory conditions like bronchitis. The detailed uses of Ambrodil Syrup are as follows:

  • Productive or wet cough: Helps by making mucus thinner and less sticky, making it easier to cough out.
  • Acute and chronic bronchitis: Reduces mucus buildup in the bronchial tubes, easing chest congestion and breathing difficulties.
  • Asthma with mucus plugging: Helps clear thick airway secretions to improve airflow when used alongside standard asthma treatments.

Key Benefits

Ambrodil Syrup helps relieve chest congestion by loosening and clearing mucus from the airways. With regular use, it makes coughing more productive, improves breathing, and supports a faster recovery from respiratory congestion.

  • Clears Chest Congestion: This medicine helps loosen and remove thick, sticky phlegm from the airways, providing effective relief from chest congestion.
  • Makes Coughing Easier: By thinning mucus, this medicine helps reduce the effort needed to cough, relieving throat irritation and chest soreness caused by persistent coughing.
  • Improves Breathing Comfort: As the airways become clearer, this medicine helps you breathe more easily, allowing you to carry out daily activities comfortably and enjoy better sleep at night.

Directions for Use

  • Ambrodil Syrup can be taken with food to help prevent stomach upset, or as advised by the doctor.
  • Adhere to your doctor’s guidance regarding the dosage and timing of this medication for optimal effectiveness.
  • Swallow Ambrodil Syrup as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Ambrodil Syrup Works

Ambrodil Syrup contains the active ingredient ambroxol hydrochloride, which belongs to a class of medicines called mucolytics. When you take this medicine, it targets the structure of the thick, sticky mucus in your respiratory tract. It breaks down the chemical bonds that hold the mucus fibres together, making the secretions thinner and more watery. Additionally, it stimulates the tiny hair-like structures (cilia) in your airways to move faster. This coordinated movement helps sweep the loosened mucus upward and out of your lungs, making your natural coughs far more productive and less painful.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

The interaction of alcohol with Ambrodil Syrup is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ambrodil Syrup .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ambrodil Syrup is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months, as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ambrodil Syrup as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Ambrodil Syrup usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Ambrodil Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Ambrodil Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Ambroxol hydrochloride tablets are not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Ambroxol hydrochloride in oral solution form can be given to children under 6 years of age at the doses prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before taking Ambrodil Syrup . Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Ambrodil Syrup should be given to elderly patients only if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ambrodil Syrup

If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention or contact a nearby hospital. Taking too much of this medicine may cause severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of warm fluids, such as water, herbal teas, or broths, to help thin the mucus in your airways.
  • Use a cool-mist humidifier in your room to add moisture to the air, which helps ease chest irritation.
  • Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke, dust, and chemical fumes, as these can irritate your airways and make your cough worse.
  • Get plenty of rest to support your body's recovery from respiratory infections.

Health Queries

I have a throat infection and a wet cough, what medicine or cough syrup should I take?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

For a wet cough, an expectorant like Guaifenesin or a mucolytic like Ambroxol can help thin and clear mucus. For throat pain, Paracetamol can provide relief, and warm saline gargles or generic throat lozenges can soothe irritation. Please stay well-hydrated. Since throat infections can be viral or bacterial, I highly recommend consulting a doctor for a proper diagnosis. Avoid taking antibiotics without a prescription, as they are ineffective against viral infections. If you experience difficulty breathing, a high fever, or symptoms lasting over a week, please seek medical evaluation.

I have had a mild fever, cold, and heavy sputum for the last three days, and taking Okacet Cold tablets did not help; which low-dose antibiotic or medication should I take?

Veda Maddala

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Please do not start any antibiotic without a doctor's prescription. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections; your cold and mild fever are likely viral, meaning antibiotics will not help and can cause resistance. Since Okacet Cold hasn't worked, I recommend: 1. Hydration & Steam: Drink plenty of warm fluids and try steam inhalation to thin the heavy sputum. 2. Mucolytics: An over-the-counter mucus-thinning medication (like Ambroxol) can help clear your chest. 3. Consult a Doctor: Because your symptoms have lasted three days, a physical examination is necessary to listen to your lungs and determine if you actually need a prescription antibiotic. Please do not self-medicate.

I have a runny nose, blocked nostrils, and a cough with mucus that is not coming out. What medicine should I take?

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

To help clear the trapped mucus and relieve your congestion, you should look for an expectorant containing Guaifenesin (such as Mucinex), which thins and loosens phlegm so you can cough it up easily. For your blocked and runny nose, an oral decongestant containing Pseudoephedrine or a saline nasal spray can reduce nasal swelling. Avoid cough suppressants (like Dextromethorphan), as it is important to clear the mucus. Drink plenty of warm water to stay hydrated and use steam inhalation. If symptoms persist for more than a week or if you develop a fever, please consult a doctor.

I have allergic asthma and bronchitis, and I have been having a dry cough for the last week. Even after using the Levolin pump and Ambrodil syrup, the cough is still troubling me. Should my treatment be changed or adjusted?

Veda Maddala

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Dry cough in allergic asthma or bronchitis that continues even after using Levolin and Ambrodil usually means the airways are still inflamed and sensitive, not fully controlled yet. These medicines mainly help with opening the airways and clearing mucus, but they don't always settle the underlying irritation that causes a persistent dry cough. Because of this, symptoms can linger for days or even weeks, especially if triggers like dust, smoke, cold air, or weather change are still present around you. In many people, relying only on reliever medicines gives short-term relief but not full control, so the cough keeps coming back. In such situations, doctors often reassess the treatment and may add or adjust a controller inhaler that works on reducing airway inflammation, which is the main issue in allergic asthma. It is also important to check inhaler technique because incorrect use can reduce effectiveness. Since you already have a known history of asthma and bronchitis, it is better not to keep self-adjusting medicines and instead get a review so your treatment can be properly balanced and symptoms controlled more steadily without repeated flare-ups.

My brother's weight is decreasing, and he has become very irritable. Sometimes he also has vomiting along with a cough. What could be the reason for these symptoms?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

Unexplained weight loss with irritability, cough, and vomiting should not be ignored. It could be due to a chronic infection (like TB), thyroid imbalance, uncontrolled diabetes, or a stomach problem. He should see a doctor for blood tests and possibly a chest check-up to find the exact cause and start proper treatment.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Ambrodil Syrup to start to work: Ambrodil Syrup ideally shows its action within 30 minutes after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Ambrodil Syrup last: The effect of Ambrodil Syrup lasts for 6 to 12 hours.

What if you forget to take Ambrodil Syrup

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store Ambrodil Syrup at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). •Do not freeze liquid forms of this medicine.

Drug Warnings

  • Always check the expiration date on the packaging before taking the medicine.
  • If using the liquid formulation, inspect the liquid before each use; do not use it if you notice cloudiness, floating particles, or a change in colour.
  • Do not combine this medicine with cough suppressants (medicines that stop you from coughing), as this can trap the thinned mucus in your lungs.
  • If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days, or if they get worse, consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Antibiotics (such as amoxicillin, erythromycin, or cefuroxime): Ambrodil Syrup may increase the concentration of these antibiotics in lung tissue. While often beneficial, it is important to discuss this with your doctor.
  • Cough suppressants (antitussives): Combining Ambrodil Syrup with cough suppressants can stop you from coughing up the thinned mucus, leading to a buildup of fluid in your lungs.
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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • There are no major clinically established interactions between Ambrodil Syrup and specific foods. However, taking it with a glass of water or warm liquids helps the active ingredient work better.
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FAQs

Ambrodil Syrup is used to treat cough associated with excess mucus. It is used in conditions such as acute and recurrent bronchitis (airway infection), laryngitis (voice box infection), tracheitis (windpipe infection), and chronic diseases such as chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Ambrodil Syrup breaks down the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres and makes the mucous (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous, removing sputum efficiently by coughing.
You are recommended to take Ambrodil Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms worsen or persist after 5 days (3 days in children) of using Ambrodil Syrup , please consult your doctor.
Ambrodil Syrup may cause skin reactions in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ambrodil Syrup to have skin reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash including lesions of the nose, throat, mouth, genitals or eyes, stop taking Ambrodil Syrup and consult a doctor immediately.
Taking Ambrodil Syrup with antibiotics such as erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline, and cefuroxime may increase the concentration of antibiotics in the mucus lining the airways. Therefore, you are recommended to consult a doctor before using Ambrodil Syrup with antibiotics or any other medicines.
You are not advised to stop taking Ambrodil Syrup without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your cough or lead to recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ambrodil Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ambrodil Syrup , please consult your doctor.
No, Ambrodil Syrup is designed to thin and loosen thick mucus, making it suitable for wet (productive) coughs. It is not effective for dry, tickly coughs. If you have a dry cough, talk to your doctor or pharmacist for a more suitable option.
Yes, you can take it in the evening, but because it thins mucus and encourages coughing to clear your lungs, you might cough more initially. If this interferes with your sleep, try to take your last dose a few hours before bedtime. Talk to your doctor if sleep issues persist.
You can take Ambrodil Syrup if you have asthma and are experiencing sticky mucus buildup, but you should only do so under medical supervision. It should not replace your regular asthma controller or rescue inhalers. Talk to your doctor before starting it.
While there is no direct chemical interaction, drinking alcohol can irritate your stomach lining and dry out your body, which might worsen your respiratory symptoms. It is best to avoid alcohol while recovering. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalised advice.
A mild, temporary numbness in the throat or mouth is a known, harmless side effect of the active ingredient. This sensation usually passes quickly. If the numbness persists, becomes painful, or makes breathing difficult, contact your doctor immediately.
This medicine is generally not recommended during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, unless specifically prescribed by a physician. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor to weigh the risks and benefits.
The safety and dosage of Ambrodil Syrup in children depend on their age and the specific formulation of the product. Never give this medicine to a child without consulting a paediatrician or pharmacist first.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
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