Ambroxol-ratiopharm cough syrup

Ambroxol-ratiopharm cough syrup in detail

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

How should it be used?
Take the medicine undiluted.

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, diarrhea and a drop in blood pressure. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

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 for 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. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must not be used for more than 2 weeks after opening/preparation!
The medicine must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Reduced function of the cilia in the airways, e.g:
- Malignant cilia syndrome
- Impaired kidney function
- Impaired liver function

Which age group should be considered?
- Infants and young children under 2 years of age: The medicine may only be used after consultation with a doctor or under medical supervision.

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
- Hives (urticaria) due to medication
- Skin reaction
- Angioneurotic edema (swelling of the face, hands and feet)
- Attacks of shortness of breath
- fever
- Acute severe allergic reaction affecting several or all areas of the body (anaphylaxis)

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

For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Caution in case of allergy to ambroxol!
- Caution in case of allergy to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). 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 generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of 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 ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient loosens stuck mucus in the airways. The thick mucus becomes thinner and its 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 numb 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 under 12 years of age: General dosage recommendation:2.5 ml2 times a dayChildren under 2 years after a meal2.5 ml3 times a dayChildren 2-5 years after a meal5 ml2-3 times a dayChildren 6-12 years after a mealAdolescents 12 years and older and adults: Start treatment (first 2-3 days of therapy):10 ml3 times a dayAdolescents aged 12 and over and adultsafter a mealAdolescents aged 12 and over and adults: follow-up treatment:10 ml2 times a dayAdolescents aged 12 and over and adultsafter a mealDosage guide: A measuring container is enclosed with the medicine to ensure correct dosage.If you also drink a lot throughout the day, the mucolytic effect of the medicine will be improved.Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction: You may need to reduce the individual or total dose or extend the dosing interval in consultation with your doctor.