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Ambecy Syrup

Manufactured byIND-SWIFT LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsLevocetirizine (2.5 mg) + Ambroxol (15 mg)
Description
Ambecy Syrup is a combination of Ambroxol and Levocetirizine. It is used to treat cough and allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc. It works by blocking the action of a chemical substance responsible for allergy. It also helps to loosen the thick mucous and makes it easier to cough out. Ambecy Syrup may cause some common side effects such as sleepiness, diarrhoea, dry mouth, tiredness, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become severe. Ambecy Syrup should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after taking this medicine for the prescribed duration. Ambecy Syrup is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ambecy Syrup

  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain

Uses of Ambecy Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Productive cough
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Ambecy Syrup can be observed within 30 minutes of oral administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The average time for which Ambecy Syrup acts in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Ambecy Syrup as it may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported with Ambecy Syrup.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Ambecy Syrup is not recommended during pregnancy due to lack of sufficient safety data. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Ambecy Syrup is not recommended while breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ambecy Syrup if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of your allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Severe kidney impairment

Ambecy Syrup is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems. This medicine is excreted from your body through kidneys and impaired kidney function may lead to an increased risk of side effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ambecy Syrup is not recommended during pregnancy due to lack of sufficient safety data. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Ambecy Syrup is not recommended while breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines

Ambecy Syrup may increase the risk of side effects like sleepiness and impaired ability to think when taken with other medicines like sedatives (sleep-inducing medicine). Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning the treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

Ambecy Syrup is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age due to a lack of relevant safety and efficacy data.

Driving or operating machines

Ambecy Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Urinary retention

Urinary retention is a condition in which you are unable to empty your bladder completely during urination. It may occur due to various conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (a condition that causes abnormal enlargement of prostate glands), spinal cord lesion [damaged tissue of the spine (backbone)], etc. Ambecy Syrup should be used with caution if you have such conditions as it may increase the risk of urinary retention.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Ambecy Syrup. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Reach the nearest emergency medical department in case of an overdose with Ambecy Syrup.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Ambecy Syrup as it may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Tramadol

Codeine

Pregabalin

Gabapentin

Zolpidem

Lorazepam

Disease interactions

Liver impairment

Ambecy Syrup should be used with caution if you have liver problems as this medicine is broken down in your liver. Hence, impaired liver function may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine.

Kidney impairment

Ambecy Syrup should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. Impaired kidney function may lead to the accumulation of this medicine in your body and increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may suggest another suitable medicine or adjust the dose accordingly based on your condition.

Gastric ulceration

Ambecy Syrup should be used with caution if you have an active or a history of gastric ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine). This medicine may further damage the lining of your stomach and intestine and worsen your condition. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Ambecy Syrup with or without food as directed by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before use. Drink an adequate amount of water as it can also help in loosening mucous from your airways. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid discontinuation of Ambecy Syrup without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ambecy Syrup as it may cause severe drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate machines after taking this medicine as it may affect your alertness.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Ambecy Syrup is a combination of Ambroxol and Levocetirizine. Ambroxol works by loosening the mucous making it easier to cough out. Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical responsible for allergy. Thus, it provides relief from allergic symptoms.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Mucolytics, Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

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