Medication "Ambrobene" (for children) is a mucolytic drug with an expectorant effect. Ambroxol is an active component of the drug. The tool has a secretolytic and secretory motor effect. After oral administration, the action occurs after half an hour and lasts for a day. The active component acts on serous cells in the bronchial mucosa. Medication "Ambrobene" (for children) helps to reduce the viscosity of sputum, improving its transportation. Against the background of combined use with antibiotics, the drug potentiates the activity of these drugs, increasing their concentration in bronchial secretions and sputum.
Indications
The medicine "Ambrobene" (for children) is recommended for bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma, pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, complicated by difficulties in removing sputum. The drug effectively stimulates the synthesis of surfactant on the basis of respiratory distress syndrome in newborns (including premature) patients. In this case, the drug is a component of combination therapy.
The medicine "Ambrobene." Dosage. Reception schedule
For adolescents from 12 years in the first couple of days, it is recommended to take a tablet three times a day, then a tablet twice or half of it three times. The drug "Ambrobene" for children from five to 12 years old is assigned 0.5 tablets. 2-3 times a day. Capsules are recommended for patients from twelve years of 1 pc. daily. The dosage of the solution for inhalation and oral administration is carried out using a measuring cup. The medicine "Ambrobene" for children from 5 to 12 years is recommended for 2 ml not more than three times, from 2 to 5 years - 1 ml three times a day. The drug is recommended to be taken after meals with a warm liquid.
Contraindications
Medication "Ambrobene" (for children) is not prescribed for an ulcer in the duodenum and lesions in the stomach, individual intolerance. Contraindications include pregnancy (the first third in particular) in connection with the alleged detrimental effect on the condition of the unborn child. The expediency of the appointment during feeding the baby is determined by the doctor.
Side effectsAs practice shows, the medication is tolerated at different ages satisfactorily in compliance with the dosage regimen and the prescription of a specialist. In some cases, allergic reactions due to hypersensitivity are possible. When they occur, the drug is canceled. Negative effects include exanthema, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, gastralgia, and headache. Some patients may experience weakness. With a quick introduction into the vein, adynamia, severe headache, confusion are observed.
additional information
Parenteral administration of the drug is appropriate for the relief of acute symptoms of the disease. After alleviating the condition, the patient should be transferred to oral administration. The appointment of the suspended form to patients with diabetes is allowed. The combined use of the drug with antitussive drugs is not recommended.