Ambroxol
Also sold as: Mucosolvan
No prescription neededCough and cold
Comes as:SyrupTabletOral solution
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 30 mg two to three times a day after meals (for example 30 mg three times a day for 2 to 3 days, then twice a day). Children: dose by age — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- nausea
- stomach upset
- taste changes
- dry mouth
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe allergic reaction
- severe skin reaction with blisters or peeling (stop at once)
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Stomach ulcer (use with caution)
- First 3 months of pregnancy and breastfeeding (ask your doctor)
- Severe kidney or liver disease (use with caution)
Interactions
No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.