Ambroxol-ratiopharm 30mg cough suppressant

Ambroxol-ratiopharm 30mg cough suppressant in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 4-5 days without medical advice.

Overdosage?
An overdose can lead to restlessness, vomiting, diarrhoea and a drop in blood pressure. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Have you forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Reduced function of the cilia in the airways, such as:
- Malignant cilia syndrome
- Impaired kidney function
- Impaired liver function

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: As a rule, the medicinal product should not be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of active substance strength and/or pharmaceutical form.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as
- nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin and mucous membranes, such as
- itching
- skin rash
- Swelling of the face
- attacks of breathlessness
- fever

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Caution in case of allergy to ambroxol!
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient loosens stuck mucus in the airways. The thick mucus becomes thinner and the adhesion to the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes is reduced. This reduces mucus build-up and makes it easier to cough up.
When applied locally, the active ingredient can anaesthetise mucous membranes on the surface and thus alleviate a sore throat for a short time, for example.

Application

- Respiratory diseases with thick mucus, such as a phlegmy cough

Dosage

Children from 6-12 years: General dosage recommendation:1/2 tablet2-3 times a dayChildren aged 6-12 after a mealAdolescents aged 12 and over and adults: Start treatment (first 2-3 days of therapy):1 tablet3 times a dayAdolescents aged 12 and over and adults after a meal