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Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup

Manufactured byARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsAmbroxol (15 mg/5 ml) + Pseudoephedrine (30 mg/5 ml) + Chlorpheniramine (2 mg/5 ml)
Description
Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup is a combination of Ambroxol, Pseudoephedrine and Chlorpheniramine. This medicine is used to treat symptoms of cold. It also helps in relieving allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and stiffness. It works by thinning and loosening the mucus/phlegm, thus making it easier to cough out and relieves congestion. Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup causes side effects like stomach pain, sleeplessness, headache, anxiety, nausea and vomiting. These symptoms are rare and do not persist for a long time. However, if you experience any severe side effects, consult your doctor. This medication may also induce dizziness and drowsiness. Therefore, avoid driving or doing anything that demands mental attention until you know how it affects you. Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup can be taken with or without food. Inform your doctor if you have any heart, kidney, or liver problems before taking Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup

  • Nervousness
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Restlessness
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Headache
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Weakness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Shortness of breath

Uses of Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Common Cold
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup remains active in your body is 48 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol when taking Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup. This medication may cause dizziness, sleepiness, and difficulty in concentration. Alcohol consumption may aggravate these symptoms.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Avoid Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup as it may cause serious adverse effects on your foetus. Inform your doctor that you are pregnant. So that your physician can advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Avoid taking Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup if you are breastfeeding. There is no sufficient information available to know whether this medicine can pass into breast milk. Hence, your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rashes, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty etc.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)

Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup should be avoided if you are taking a Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (a class of drugs used as anti-depressants).

Use in children below 12 years of age

Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup should not be used in children less than 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy of its use are not known.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Avoid Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup as it may cause serious adverse effects on your foetus. Inform your doctor that you are pregnant. So that your physician can advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

Avoid taking Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup if you are breastfeeding. There is no sufficient information available to know whether this medicine can pass into breast milk. Hence, your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Driving or operating heavy machinery

Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup may induce drowsiness, dizziness which can impair your driving skills. Avoid driving or doing anything that requires mental attention if you have taken this medicine.

Kidney disease

If you have any kidney problems, take Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup with caution. The medicine is excreted through urine. Taking this medicine while you have damaged kidneys can lead to its accumulation and toxicity.

Liver disease

If you have any liver problems, take Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup with caution. This medicine is metabolised in the liver and the presence of liver damage can lead to the accumulation of this medicine which can further worsen your condition.

Severe Skin reactions

Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup may cause a rare skin reaction like generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). It is a condition in which there is a development of multiple small, non-follicular pustules (bump with fluid in it) on your skin accompanied by fever. This may be seen in the initial two days of the therapy. If you notice any such signs and symptoms, discontinue the use of this medicine and consult your doctor.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup. If you forget to take a dose, take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
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

Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol when taking Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup. This medication may cause dizziness, sleepiness, and difficulty in concentration. Alcohol consumption may aggravate these symptoms.
Interaction with Medicine

Ergotamine

Isocarboxazid

Tolbutamide

Digoxin

Atomoxetine

Disease interactions

Heart Disease

Take Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup with caution if you are having any heart problems. This medicine may increase your heart rate, especially when taken in high doses.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition seen in older men. The prostate gland (the gland that is located below the urinary bladder) gets enlarged and causes problems like difficulty in urination, frequent urination, etc. Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup should be taken with caution if you are diagnosed with such condition as it may aggravate urinary difficulties.

Diabetes

If you are having diabetes (increased level of sugar in the blood), take Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup with caution as this medicine may slightly increase your blood sugar level. Consult your doctor for dose modification or any alternative.
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 Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup orally as directed by your physician. Do not consume more than what is prescribed. Do not share this medication with other people. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Inform your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your symptoms. Do not share your personal items like towels or handkerchiefs with others. Along with this medicine follow some home remedies for faster recovery. These are: Steam inhalation Gargle with lukewarm water Take enough water or fluid Eat home-cooked warm food
Miscelleneous

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

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Ambrodil Plus RF Syrup has Ambroxol, Pseudoephedrine and Chlorpheniramine as its major ingredients. Ambroxol thins and loosens up the mucus/phlegm, thus making it easier for you to cough out. Pseudoephedrine works by constricting the small blood vessels in your nose and relieves congestion and stuffiness. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergen that relieves symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Decongestants, Mucolytics, Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 17 Sep 2021

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