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Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup is commonly prescribed for the treatment of cough. The medicine comprises of Ambroxol and Salbutamol known to provide relief from the symptoms of cough. It is also used in the treatment of respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a group of lung diseases including emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine. Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.

Do not self-medicate the medicine take it per the dosage and duration prescribed by the doctor.  Do not skip the doses and complete the full course of the medicine to see the maximum result. Some people may experience a few side effects such as nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor, headache, muscle cramp, dizziness, sleepiness and increased heart rate.  Inform your doctor if your side effects persevre or you are allergic to Ambroxol and Salbutamol.

Medical Benefits of Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup

Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup is composed of two medicines including: Salbutamol that widens narrowed airways and Ambroxol which dilutes viscous cough. Salbutamol belongs to the class of drugs known as bronchodilators that works by widening and relaxing the airways (bronchi) of the lungs. On the other hand, Ambroxol is an expectorant that promotes the secretion of sputum/cough. It is also a mucolytic agent that makes sputum less viscous to make breathing easier in asthma, and COPD patients who have laboured breathing. The medical benefits of Ambroxol+Salbutamol Syrup are briefed below:

• Helpful in respiratory conditions like bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Improves airflow, making it easier to breathe.
• Improve overall respiratory function.
• Provide Relief from the symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing.

Side Effects of Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup

There are mild to moderate side effects of Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup that do not last for a long time.  The side effects may vary in all the users as they depend on the physiological condition and response to the therapy. If your side effects worsen with time, immediately consult your doctor.  The range of side effects noticed on using the Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup are mentioned below:

• Headache
• Palpitations
• Tremors
• Muscle cramp
• Throat irritation
• Respiratory tract infection
• Respiratory tract inflammation
• Cough, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Tachycardia
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Nervousness
• Weakness
• Irritability
• Drowsiness
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Difficulty in urination

Drug Interaction 

Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup may interact with certain drugs and cause adverse health effects. The drugs also have a tendency to interact with certain food items and health conditions. Therefore, do not take Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup with the follwoing mentioned drugs:

• respiratory-related medicines (beclomethasone, aminophylline, theophylline)
• blood pressure medicines (propranolol)
• antidepressants (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, clomipramine, tranylcypromine)
• Parkinson’s disease medication (rasagiline, selegiline)
• fluid retention drugs (bendroflumethiazide, indapamide, bumetanide, furosemide)
• corticosteroids (betamethasone, prednisolone, triamcinolone)
• heart-related drugs (digoxin)

Saftey Precautions 

1. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup as it may cause increased sleepiness.

2. Do not take Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup without your doctor’s consultation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.

3.  Monitor your blood glucose regularly if you are diabetic while taking this medicine.

4. Store the medicine in a cool anddry place away from direct sunlight.

5. Keep the Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup out of reach of children and properly dispose of the expired and discarded medicine.

6. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you as Ambroxol + Salbutamol Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness.